Biomedical Instrumentation Systems
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Chapter7: Instrumentation In Diagnostic Cardiology
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16.
The T-wave in the electrocardiogram above is caused by:
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repolarization of the ventricles, caused by K+ ions leaving ventricular muscle cells
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depolarization of the ventricles, caused by Na+ ions leaving ventricular muscle cells
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repolarization of the atria, caused by K+ ions leaving atrial muscle cells
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depolarization of the atria, caused by Na+ ions leaving atrial muscle cells
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Expert Solution
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In ECG T wave represents repolarization of ventricular myocardium. Any abnormality in the T wave is an indication of life threatening diseases.
Repolarization of ventricles is caused by the movement of positively charged K+ ions out of the cell.
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