Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Early repolarization is a common finding characterized by ST segment elevation, QRS slurring end in 2 or more\ncontiguous electrocardiographic derivative. For years he was considered benign, but at present observations of cases,\nclinical and electrophysiological studies suggest a critical role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation.\nPopulation studies established association between this patent and risk of death from arrhythmic events. Sudden\ncardiac death is a public health problem, annually causes about 350,000 deaths in America. Many cases are associated\nwith ventricular arrhythmias, which are 6-14% in patients without structural heart disease and is determined\nby genetic abnormalities that affect ion channels or idiopathic as early repolarization syndrome and idiopathic ventricular fibrillation that generate 10% of these deaths. The review addresses the pathophysiology of RP, in order to understand the mechanisms by which it is associated with malignant arrhythmias. In addition, to differentiate this pattern of others who also produce ST elevation and clarify the approach and current recommendations for diagnosis and management.
Source: Duazary
Institution: Universidad del Magdalena
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2170507148