f wave

f wave definition - medical

f wave

noun
A pattern of irregular undulations of the base line in an electrocardiogram that is indicative of atrial fibrillation.
F wave definition - medical

F wave

noun
A pattern of regular, rapid atrial waves in an electrocardiogram, indicative of atrial flutter.

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