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Med Sur 2015; 22 (1)

The U wave in the electrocardiogram. More than an academic curiosity

Carrillo-Esper R, Carrillo-Córdova LD, Carrillo-Córdova DM, Carrillo-Córdova CA

Language: English
References: 15
Page: 27-29
PDF size: 218.54 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The electrocardiographic U wave was describe by Einthoven in 1903. Despite the time elapsed since its description the electrophysiological basis underlying the genesis of the U wave has not been precisely elucidated and several hypothesis have been proposed. Proper evaluation and interpretation of the U wave is useful to the clinician because it is a marker of heart disease. The aim of this paper is to review current concepts related to U wave, its genesis, significance and proper interpretation.


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