ECG Diagnosis: Hyperacute T Waves

Perm J. 2015 Summer;19(3):79. doi: 10.7812/TPP/14-243.

Abstract

After QT prolongation, hyperacute T waves are the earliest-described electrocardiographic sign of acute ischemia, preceding ST-segment elevation. The principle entity to exclude is hyperkalemia-this T-wave morphology may be confused with the hyperacute T wave of early transmural myocardial infarction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis*
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Cardiac Conduction System Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Heart Conduction System / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*