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The last half of the T wave is referred to as the relative refractory period or vulnerable period. The T wave contains more information than the QT interval. The T wave can be described by its symmetry, skewness, slope of ascending and descending limbs, amplitude and subintervals like the T peak –T end interval. [1] In most leads, the T wave ...
Rogue waves do not appear to have a single distinct cause but occur where physical factors such as high winds and strong currents cause waves to merge to create a single large wave. [1] Recent research suggests sea state crest-trough correlation leading to linear superposition may be a dominant factor in predicting the frequency of rogue waves.
The electrocardiogram will show tall, peaked T waves (often larger than the R wave) or can degenerate into a sine wave as the QRS complex widens. Immediate initial therapy is the administration of calcium, either as calcium gluconate or calcium chloride. This stabilizes the electrochemical potential of cardiac myocytes, thereby preventing the ...
Diagnosis is based on an ECG showing ST-segment depression at the J-point of 1 to 3 mm in leads V1 to V6, with tall and symmetrical T waves. [1] The ST-segment is upsloping and there is also often ST-segment elevation of 0.5 to 2 mm in lead aVR. [1] [2] The QRS complex is either normal or slightly wide. [1]
The wave or waves penetrated 300 feet (91 m) inland and probably were between 29 and 40 feet (8.8 and 12.2 m) tall, with a significant wave height of 10 feet (3 m) to 15 feet (4.6 m). [70] The flooding of the dining hall was filmed.
The wave was likely at least 300 feet tall. Two villages were abandoned after the event because more landslides are possible. Hundreds of people remain displaced, Svennevig said.
The faster repolarisation of the cardiac action potential causes the tenting of the T waves, and the inactivation of sodium channels causes a sluggish conduction of the electrical wave around the heart, which leads to smaller P waves and widening of the QRS complex.
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