INCIDENCE OF “J WAVE SYNDROMES” AND THEIR RISK STRATIFICATION IN RESIDENT DOCTORS AND YOUNG FACULTY STAFF OF A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL

Abstract

J wave or the Osborn wave Is a positive deflection found at the end of the QRS complex; which is called 'J point' and has an elevation of >0.1 mV. It was known as a distinct delta wave prior, which is partially buried in the QRS complex as the ORS notching or slurring [1] It was first described by John J Osborn in 1953, hence the name. [2] The other synonym used in literature for expressing this is a camel-hump sign, Hathook junction, hypothermic wave, K or H- wave, or current of injury. [2,3]