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An important clue for the diagnosis of ischemia is the presence of [[Ischemia|reciprocal ST depression]]. | An important clue for the diagnosis of ischemia is the presence of [[Ischemia|reciprocal ST depression]]. | ||
[[Image:early_repol.png|thumb| | [[Image:early_repol.png|thumb|none|Characteristics of early repolarization]] | ||
'''Early repolarization''' is a term used for ST elevation without underlying disease. It probably has nothing to do with actual early repolarization. It is commonly seen in young men. It is important to discern early repolariztion from ST elevation from other causes such as [[ischemia]]. Characteristics of early repolarization are:<cite>Kambara</cite> | '''Early repolarization''' is a term used for ST elevation without underlying disease. It probably has nothing to do with actual early repolarization. It is commonly seen in young men. It is important to discern early repolariztion from ST elevation from other causes such as [[ischemia]]. Characteristics of early repolarization are:<cite>Kambara</cite> | ||
* an upward concave elevation of the RS-T segment with distinct or "embryonic" J waves | * an upward concave elevation of the RS-T segment with distinct or "embryonic" J waves | ||
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* persistence of these characteristics for many years | * persistence of these characteristics for many years | ||
* absence of reciprocal ST depression | * absence of reciprocal ST depression | ||
* large symmetrical T waves | |||
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