
U Wave • LITFL Medical Blog • ECG Library Basics
Oct 8, 2024 · U wave Overview. The U wave is a small (0.5 mm) deflection immediately following the T wave. U wave is usually in the same direction as the T wave. U wave is best seen in …
The U Wave - My EKG
Feb 2, 2025 · The presence of the U wave depends on the heart rate. It is rarely registered at heart rates above 95 bpm, while it is better observed at heart rates less than 65 bpm. The U …
U wave - Wikipedia
The U wave is a wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG). It comes after the T wave of ventricular repolarization and may not always be observed as a result of its small size. 'U' waves are …
Understanding U Wave Elevation On An Electrocardiogram
Oct 24, 2024 · U wave elevation on an electrocardiogram (ECG) is a significant finding that can indicate underlying cardiac issues. The U wave is a small wave that appears after the T wave …
Randy's EKG Website - EkG STRIP SEARCH
• U waves are prominent if > 1-2mm or 25% of the height of the T wave. • The most common cause of prominent U waves is bradycardia. • Abnormally prominent U waves are …
ECG Learning Center - An introduction to clinical …
The U wave is the only remaining enigma of the ECG, and probably not for long. The origin of the U wave is still in question, although most authorities correlate the U wave with …
ECG Essentials - The T and U Waves
The U wave is a small bump that follows the T wave on an ECG, with the peak of the U wave occurring ~90-110 ms after the end of the T wave. Oftentimes, the U wave is too flat to be …
ST Segment, T Wave, and U Wave on ECG/EKG Heart Rhythm
This review explains the ST segment, T wave, and U wave on the ECG/EKG. ST segment: this represents the completion of ventricular depolarization and beginning of ventricle …
EKGDX - The new era of EKG learning
Causes of prominent U wave include: hypokalemia, antiarrhythmic drugs, bradyarrhythmias, hypothermia, hypocalcemia, coronary artery disease, MI, others. Prominent U wave. Causes …
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U Wave - ECG book
Learn about the mechanism of U wave formation in ECG, including prominent and inverted U waves, and their significance in cardiac assessments.