Cor Vasa 2011, 53(6-7):353-359 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2011.087

The J wave syndrome (the Osborn wave)

Petr Heinc*, Tomáš Skála, Miloš Táborský
1. interní klinika - kardiologická, Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc a Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého, Olomouc, Česká republika

J wave syndrome is a complex of clinical features characterized by early repolarization, ST segment elevation and J wave - mediated by transient accentuation of the potassium outward current Ito. The risks of sudden cardiac death of these syndromes differ with respect to the magnitude and location of abnormal J wave manifestation and ST segment elevation. The congenital forms of J wave syndromes include early repolarization, which can be divided into three subtypes according to J wave location and the risk of arrhythmogenesis, and the Brugada syndrome. Acquired forms of J wave syndrome can occur due to some pathological conditions like hypothermia or acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation. The article presents the review of clinical, ionic and ECG aspects of J wave syndromes.

Keywords: J wave syndrome; Potassium current Ito; Early repolarization; ST segment elevation; Hypothermia; Acute myocardial infarction

Published: June 1, 2011  Show citation

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Heinc P, Skála T, Táborský M. The J wave syndrome (the Osborn wave). Cor Vasa. 2011;53(6-7):353-359. doi: 10.33678/cor.2011.087.
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