Oct 8, 2024 · Benign early repolarisation (BER) is a usually benign ECG pattern producing widespread ST segment elevation that is commonly seen in young, healthy patients < 50 years of age. Also known as “high take-off” or “J-point elevation”, it may mimic pericarditis or acute MI.

Benign early repolarization (BER) or early repolarization is found on an electrocardiogram (ECG) in about 1% of those with chest pain. [2] It is diagnosed based on an elevated J-point / ST elevation with an end-QRS notch or end-QRS slur and where the ST segment concave up.

Mar 17, 2025 · Early repolarization pattern is a common electrocardiographic finding in healthy populations and is more prevalent in athletes, young individuals and males. On the electrocardiogram, its main characteristic is an elevation of the QRS-ST junction.

Feb 20, 2020 · Benign Early Repolarization. ECG Findings that are more typical of BER: 1. STE at the J point with upward concavity. 2. Notching at the J point. 3. Diffuse STE often greatest in V3-V4. Use the ST/T wave ratio to differentiate BER from pericarditis. (ST = height of ST-segment as measured from J point; T = T wave amplitude in V6) 4.

Feb 19, 2016 · Today I am going to discuss the key differences between benign ST-segment elevation, also known as J-point elevation or benign early repolarization (BER), and the subtle ST-segment elevation seen occasionally in acute LAD occlusion.

The ECG pattern of benign early repolarization (BER) is most commonly seen in young, healthy patients younger than 50 years of age (Box 3.1). It produces widespread ST-segment elevation that may mimic pericarditis or acute MI (Figs. 3.7 and 3.8).

Feb 26, 2016 · Baseline ECGs, obtained at the time of ICD implantation for case patients, revealed that ERP in the inferior (II, III, and aVF) or lateral (I, aVL, and V4 to V6) ECG leads was six times more frequent in cases than in controls.

Oct 1, 1998 · BER electrocardiographically includes diffuse or widespread ST segment elevation, upward concavity of the initial portion of the ST segment, notching or slurring of the terminal QRS complex, and concordant T waves of large amplitude.

The general population will have early repolarization on the ECG in approximately one percent of cases. 3 One to two percent of young military recruits demonstrate BER; 4 it is also a common finding in athletes. 5 In a large population-based study of BER, the mean age of patients with BER was 39 years with a range of 16 to 80.

Oct 17, 2010 · ECG early repolarization (or sometimes referred to as "benign early repolarization" or BER) is a common finding on ECGs, especially in young patients. It is a common "confounding" pattern when trying to identify STEMI. Here are some …