Tall T Wave

Causes

• Hyperkalemia
  Tall T waves are classically associated with the Peaked T waves of hyperkalemia.
• Myocardial infarction
  Tall T waves that are 'fat' can be hyperacute T waves of acute infarction.
• Reperfusion
  Tall T waves can also be caused by reperfusion. These can mimic hyperkalemia.
• Reperfusion
  Large upright T waves in aVL can be reciprocal to inferior inverted (reperfusion) T waves.

Abbreviation

• Tall T

See Also