Early Repolarization Disorder

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cardiac disorder
gptkbp:affects heart
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs early repolarization syndrome
gptkbp:associatedWith increased risk of sudden cardiac death
gptkbp:canBeAsymptomatic true
gptkbp:cause gptkb:ventricular_fibrillation
syncope
gptkbp:characterizedBy J-point elevation on ECG
ST-segment elevation on ECG
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:electrocardiogram_(ECG)
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1950s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Early Repolarization Disorder
gptkbp:prevalence more common in young adults
more common in athletes
gptkbp:riskFactor male sex
young age
family history of sudden cardiac death
gptkbp:treatment implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in high-risk cases
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ERD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7