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T-wave alternans

A repolarisation phenomenon manifesting as a microvolt beat-to-beat change in the amplitude of the T wave and ST segment on EKGs.  T-wave alternans has low specificity as a predictor of arrhythmic risk in unselected populations with prior myocardial infarction.
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T-wave alternans

Cardiology A subtle every-other-beat variation in T waves that is prognostic of Pts at high risk for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. See Alternans test.
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Conclusion: The frequency of patients with cardiomyopathy having positive T wave alternans was significantly higher as compared to the healthy controls.
T wave alternans refers to a change in the contour and amplitude of T wave on every other beat1.
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