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01-02-2013 | Case Report

J deflections on ECG in severe hypothermia and hypokalaemia: a case report

Auteurs: T. Şentürk, C. Özbek, D. Tolga, A. R. Kazazoğlu

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 2/2013

Abstract

The J wave, also known as Osborn wave, is a deflection that can be observed on the surface ECG as a late delta wave, seen at the end of the QRS complex. In this case, a 75-year-old woman, after 1 day of continuous haemodialysis, showed a marked hypothermia (28.5°C) and severe hypokalaemia (1.7 mEq/l). Bradycardia was seen on the monitor and J waves were recognised on the ECG recording. After appropriate replacement of potassium and treatment of hypothermia, the J waves disappeared spontaneously.

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Titel: J deflections on ECG in severe hypothermia and hypokalaemia: a case report
Auteurs: T. Şentürk
C. Özbek
D. Tolga
A. R. Kazazoğlu
Publicatiedatum: 01-02-2013
Uitgeverij: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-011-0124-2

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