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  • That's really a great case. Life-saving!

    Possible differentials for prominent U-wave:

    1. Electrolyte abnormalities (HYPOS: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia).
    2. Anti-arrhythmic medications: for example sotalol
    3. Left ventricular hypertrophy.
    4. Sometimes we see negative or inverted U-waves with myocardial ischemia.

    What is the definition of prominent U-wave?

    Should we always count U-wave as part of QT prolongation and hence the increased risk of subsequent Torsade De Pointes

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