What is the term for a Q wave that is longer than 0.04 second in duration and is greater than or equal to one-third of the height of the R wave in a lead?
A. Physiologic Q wave
B. Positive Q wave
C. Pathologic Q wave
D. Premature Q wave
Answer: C
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