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Global T-wave Inversion on Electrocardiogram: What Is the Differential?
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Einstein Heart and Vascular Institute, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Rev. Cardiovasc. Med. 2014, 15(2), 131–141;
https://doi.org/10.3909/ricm0655
Published: 30 June 2014
Abstract
Global T-wave inversion as seen on electrocardiogram is associated with a variety of pathophysiologic states, including cardiac, pulmonary, and cerebrovascular disease, and acute electrolyte disorders. Although some of these are chronic conditions, others are acute emergencies, necessitating early diagnosis and treatment. This article reviews and provides examples of possible etiologies of global T-wave inversion on electrocardiogram.
Keywords
T-wave inversion
Electrocardiogram
Acute cerebrovascular event
Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Acute pericarditis
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Acute myocardial infarction
Pheochromocytoma
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy