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Tall, positive T waves may be caused to all of the following EXCEPT
Suggested Answer: D
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32 comments · newest first
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Teri
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems odd!
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Joni
11 months ago
Agreed, it's usually associated with other conditions.
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Cyril
11 months ago
Definitely not acute pericarditis!
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Sharen
11 months ago
I thought hypocalcemia could cause tall T waves too?
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Rikki
11 months ago
Tall T waves can be seen in LVH and hyperacute MI.
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Theodora
12 months ago
I feel uncertain about acute pericarditis. I remember it can cause ST elevation, but I’m not sure how it affects T waves.
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Olen
12 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think hypocalcemia is the odd one out here. It usually causes different ECG changes.
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Jenifer
12 months ago
I think tall T waves are definitely seen in LVH and the hyperacute phase of MI, but acute pericarditis is a bit tricky.
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Micheline
1 year ago
I remember studying T wave changes, but I'm not entirely sure about hypocalcemia. I thought it was more related to QT interval changes.
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Peggie
1 year ago
I think I've got a good strategy for this. I'll start by reviewing the known causes of tall, positive T waves, then carefully consider which one doesn't fit. Gotta stay focused and eliminate the distractors.
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Eladia
1 year ago
I'm not totally sure about this one. I know tall, positive T waves can be caused by a few different things, but I'm not confident I can eliminate the right one. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.
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Marg
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Tall, positive T waves are often seen in the hyperacute phase of MI, LVH, and acute pericarditis. The key is to figure out which one is the exception.
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Gertude
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. Tall, positive T waves can have a few different causes, so I'll need to carefully consider each option.
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Stephane
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky ECG question. I'll need to think through the different causes of tall, positive T waves and try to eliminate the ones that don't fit.
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Tamesha
2 years ago
I'm going with B) LVH. Increased ventricular wall thickness can definitely lead to tall, positive T waves. Why is this even a question? It's like asking 'What's the opposite of up?'
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Javier
2 years ago
Is it just me, or does this question sound like it's straight out of a medical drama? 'Tall, positive T waves' - it's like they're trying to confuse us with all the jargon!
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Ria
1 year ago
C) Acute pericarditis.
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Pansy
1 year ago
B) LVH.
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Chantay
2 years ago
A) Hyperacute phase of MI.
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Ryan
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I know hyperacute phase of MI, LVH, and acute pericarditis can all cause tall, positive T waves, but I'm not confident about the correct answer.
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Blondell
2 years ago
C) Acute pericarditis.
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Christene
2 years ago
B) LVH.
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Thea
2 years ago
A) Hyperacute phase of MI.
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Reiko
2 years ago
Actually, LVH can cause tall T waves, so the correct answer is D) Hypocalcemia.
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Carmelina
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think LVH can also cause tall T waves.
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Vonda
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) Hypocalcemia. Tall, positive T waves are not a characteristic finding in hypocalcemia.
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Carmen
2 years ago
So, the correct answer is A) Hyperacute phase of MI.
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Erick
2 years ago
Yes, hyperacute phase of MI can definitely cause tall, positive T waves.
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Suzi
2 years ago
I think it might be related to the hyperacute phase of MI instead.
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Frankie
2 years ago
I agree, tall, positive T waves are not typically seen in hypocalcemia.
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Melissa
2 years ago
I agree with Edelmira, because hypocalcemia is not typically associated with tall T waves.
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Edelmira
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) Hypocalcemia.