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J wave

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The J wave is a positive convex deflection that occurs at the junction of the QRS complex and ST segment, the J-point. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19561994 ]

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J wave

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EKG J waves
Osborne waves

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J waves can be seen in hypothermia when the core body temperature falls below 32 degrees C. Then, they occur most prominently in the inferior leads: II, III, and aVF and the precordial leads: V5-V6. J waves can also be observed in other conditions such as some forms of Brugada syndrome.

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peter

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2013-04-07T02:11:05Z

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Abnormal EKG