T-wave alternans


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.

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.