title: Inappropriate and confusing electrocardiographic terms: J-wave syndromes and early repolarization.
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.
authors.affiliation: CARE Group, 8333 Naab Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA. bsurawic@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Borys
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Surawicz
authors.forename: Peter W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Macfarlane
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D055724:Electrophysiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D013577:Syndrome; D009626:Terminology as Topic