T Wave Alternans During Exercise and Atrial Pacing in Humans

T Wave Alternans in Humans. Introduction: Evidence is accumulating that microvolt T wave alternans (TWA) is a marker of increased risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Initially, atrial pacing was used to elevate heart rate and elicit TWA. More recently, a noninvasive approach has been developed that elevates heart rate using exercise.

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