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Review
. 2011 Apr 12;57(15):1584-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2010.11.040.

Inappropriate and confusing electrocardiographic terms: J-wave syndromes and early repolarization

Borys Surawicz  1 , Peter W Macfarlane
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Inappropriate and confusing electrocardiographic terms: J-wave syndromes and early repolarization

Borys Surawicz et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. .
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Abstract

A plea is made for not using in publications the terms J-wave syndromes and early repolarization until such terms are properly defined by appropriate task forces established by recognized authorities. The currently used electrographic terminology, including J-point elevation, meets our needs.

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