Early Repolarization: How to Differentiate the “Malignant” from the “Benign” Pattern
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The early repolarization syndrome (ERS) on the electrocardiogram is characterized by J-point elevation, distinct J waves with or without ST-segment elevation, symmetric tall T wave, and slurring of the terminal part of the QRS in inferior limb and lateral precordial leads, but not in the V2 to V5 leads. The new definition of ERS proposed by Haissaguerre et al, centers more on the J wave notch or slur, irrespective of the ST-segment changes, which often helps to avoid overlap with the Brugada syndrome.
Author: John Chiladakis
Institution: General University Hospital of Patras
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1485569243