The Early Repolarization ECG Pattern – An Update

Szabó, István Adorján; Fárr, Annamária; Kocsis, Ildikó; Máthé, Lehel; Szilágyi, László; Frigy, Atilla

doi:10.1515/amma-2017-0032

Abstract

Early repolarization pattern (ERP), a form of J-wave syndromes, was considered long time a benign ECG phenomenon. However, recent data confirmed that certain phenotypes of ERP are related to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (idiopathic ventricular fibrillation). Our paper gives a short and practical update regarding the main issues related to ERP: epidemiological data, molecular and electrophysiological background, clinical significance and risk stratification. At the end, the future directions of research and clinical management related to ERP are presented.

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