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What Do T Wave Abnormalities Indicate?

I have a low sodium level ( blood test was 126) and went to ER last night per instruction from cardiology. While there the nurse mentioned I had spiking T waves. How serious is this? I was given a HOLTER monitor yesterday afternoon for a 48 hour test. Will this device capture them?
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You should upload the ECG here. Tall leaking T wave may indicate high potassium levels or ischemia. But, it can also be seen as normal variant. Also, interpretation is also important, sometimes someone may consider normal wave as tall wave. Yes, can be seen on holter as well. So if there is any doubt then should get echo and stress test done.

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What Do T Wave Abnormalities Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You should upload the ECG here. Tall leaking T wave may indicate high potassium levels or ischemia. But, it can also be seen as normal variant. Also, interpretation is also important, sometimes someone may consider normal wave as tall wave. Yes, can be seen on holter as well. So if there is any doubt then should get echo and stress test done. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.