Department of Morphological Sciences, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Research Article
Electrocardiography Morphology of Electrolytes Disturbance
Author(s): Ahmed Alkhaqani*
Electrolyte abnormalities can be life-threatening, and their
management depends on the speed of onset of the electrolyte’s
derangement and the patient's existing comorbidities. Electrolyte
imbalances can affect the electrical activity of the heart and can
be seen on an Electrocardiogram (ECG). The specific ECG
changes will depend on the specific electrolyte imbalance. For
example, a high potassium level (hyperkalemia) can cause tall,
peaked T-waves and a widened QRS complex. Low potassium
levels (hypokalemia) can cause flattened or inverted T-waves. A
high calcium level (hypercalcemia) can cause a shortened QT
interval and a prolonged PR interval. Low calcium levels
(hypocalcemia) can cause a prolonged QT interval. A high sodium
level (hypernatremia) can cause a prolonged QT interval, while a
low sodium level (hyponatremia) can cause a shor.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/JCNP.23.5(1).001
