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What do the u waves signify on ecg? why is it abnormal for them to be prominent?
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Low potassium: Prominent u waves can indicate a number of things: low potassium. High calcium, long qt syndrome, drug exposure to digoxin, or an over active thyroid. Also can be normal in young patients.
Answered 4/23/2016
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