What is suggested by inverted T waves on the ECG?

a. Atrial enlargement
b. Myocardial ischemia
c. Ventricular hypertrophy
d. Dextrocardia

ANS: B
Inverted T waves suggest ischemia of the heart muscle, and abnormal configuration of the T wave occurs with electrolyte abnormalities such as hyperkalemia.

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