Abstract:T he early repolarization pattern (ERP) is defined as notches or slurs in the terminal portion of the QRS complex with an associated elevation of the ST segment 1,2 and has been considered to be a benign electrocardiographic finding. 3,4 Meanwhile, notching or slurring of the terminal portion of the QRS complex has been shown to be a clue for sudden cardiac death from ventricular fibrillation (VF) from idiopathic causes (also known as idiopathic VF [IVF]). 5-7 Notching and slurring are now referred to as J wav… Show more
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