| Benign early repolarization | |
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| Classic and new definitions of early repolarization with end-QRS notching and end-QRS slurring | |
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| ECG of a benign early repolarization in a 15-year-old male | |
| Specialty | Cardiology |
| Frequency | 1-13%[1] |
Benign early repolarization (BER) or early repolarization is found on an electrocardiogram (ECG) in about 1% of those with chest pain.[2] It is diagnosed based on an elevated J-point / ST elevation with an end-QRS notch or end-QRS slur and where the ST segment concave up. It is believed to be a normal variant.[2]
Benign early repolarization that occurs as some patterns is associated with ventricular fibrillation. The association, revealed by research performed in the late 2000s, is very small.
- ^ Bourier F, Denis A, Cheniti G, Lam A, Vlachos K, Takigawa M, et al. (2018-11-27). "Early Repolarization Syndrome: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach". Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 5: 169. doi:10.3389/fcvm.2018.00169. PMC 6278243. PMID 30542653.
- ^ a b Brady WJ, Chan TC (1999). "Electrocardiographic manifestations: benign early repolarization". The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17 (3): 473–478. doi:10.1016/S0736-4679(99)00010-4. PMID 10338242.