What does "Normal sinus flipped T-waves" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Normal sinus flipped T-waves" refers to a specific pattern seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. "Normal sinus" means that the heart's natural pacemaker (the sinus node) is working as it should, setting the heart's rhythm. "Flipped T-waves" means that a part of the ECG tracing, which represents the recovery phase of the heart's electrical activity after each beat, appears upside down. This can sometimes indicate a problem with the heart, but it can also be seen in healthy people.
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