The J-wave syndromes (JWSs), consisting of the Brugada syndrome (BrS) and early
repolarization syndrome (ERS), have captured the interest of the cardiology community over …

Prompt diagnosis of acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) by the initial
ECG is important in order to perform an urgent coronary angiography as soon as possible …

Aims Anterior T-wave inversion (TWI) is a recognized variant in athletes of African/Afro
Caribbean origin and some endurance athletes; however, the presence of this specific …

Background J wave/QRS slurring (early repolarization) on 12-lead ECG has been
associated with increased risk for ventricular fibrillation in the absence of cardiovascular …

Athlete ECG interpretation criteria have been developed and refined from research in athlete
populations; however, current guidelines are based on available data primarily from …

2 Aagaard et al Early Repolarization in Athletes 8% to 44%, which is considerably higher
than in the general population (Table). 10, 18, 21, 27–30 In an elegant study design …

Six ECG patterns are found more frequently in healthy black adults than in whites. These
patterns are presumably benign, but also may resemble those of malignant disease. 1) …

The electrocardiographic (ECG) pattern of early repolarization (ER) has historically been
regarded as a benign ECG variant, but during the past few years, this concept has been …

Electrocardiographic (ECG) pre-participation screening can prevent sudden cardiac death in
the athletes by early diagnosis and disqualification of affected individuals. Interpretation of …

Background Although a higher heart rate is known to be a risk factor for cardiovascular
disease (CVD) events, there have been no reports concerning bradycardia. Whether lower …