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garri49 [273]
2 years ago
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A patient has gone into cardiac arrest. Prior to the arrest, a 12-lead ECG showed flat T waves, prominent U waves and prolonged

QT intervals. What underlying cause should you suspect
Medicine
1 answer:
Vika [28.1K]2 years ago
6 0

The underlying cause you should suspect during the 12-lead ECG test on the patient is Hypokalemia.

<h3>What is Hypokalemia?</h3>

Hypokalemia is a medical disorder that results from low levels of potassium in the blood.

During 12-lead ECG test, hypokalemia can cause dynamic changes in T-wave morphology and prolonged QT intervals.

Thus, the underlying cause you should suspect during the 12-lead ECG test on the patient is Hypokalemia.

Learn more about Hypokalemia here: brainly.com/question/2207810

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