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Why T Waves Peak in Hyperkalemia: Cellular Mechanisms and ECG Correlates
May 23, 2025
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One of the earliest and most recognized ECG manifestations of hyperkalemia is the peaked T waveā€”a tall, narrow, and symmetric repolarization wave that often raises clinical alarm. But why does excess extracellular potassium cause this specific change?
To truly understand the peaked T wave, we must ...