Progressive development of giant J wave and extreme prolongation of QT interval in induced hypothermia

Authors

  • Raimundo Carmona Puerta
  • Juan M. Rodríguez Álvarez
  • Yaniel Castro Torres

Abstract

The appearance of J waves is the most common event observed in the electrocardiogram of a patient with hypothermia. We report the case of 47 years-old man, who underwent cardiac arrest using hypothermia for cardiac surgery. In the electrocardiographic tracing the progressive development of giant J waves is evident. These waves can mimic acute myocardial infarction and are considered a predictor of arrhythmogenesis.

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Published

2013-07-12

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Carmona Puerta R, Rodríguez Álvarez JM, Castro Torres Y. Progressive development of giant J wave and extreme prolongation of QT interval in induced hypothermia. CorSalud [Internet]. 2013 Jul. 12 [cited 2025 Jul. 12];5(3):308-10. Available from: https://revcorsalud.sld.cu/index.php/cors/article/view/538

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2013)

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CASE REPORTS

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