J Am Heart Assoc August 2021 PMID 34387099

Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis.

Geza Halasz, Mattia Cattaneo, Massimo Piepoli, Andrea Biagi, Silvio Romano, Vincenzo Biasini, Michele Villa, Tiziano Cassina, Bruno Capelli

Mentions

9
Peak: 6 in Aug 2021
across 3 sources since Aug 2021

Extended reach

33,603
potential audience

Total likes

6

Video views

42

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Aug 2021 – Sep 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong support for the article’s conclusion that ERP is a benign and dynamic ECG pattern with no serious adverse events like sudden cardiac death, as evidenced by statements highlighting the 4-year follow-up results and references to specific ECG features. The tone is clinical and cautiously optimistic, focusing on the pattern’s safety and relevance in sports medicine, which underpins the high agreement and impact scores.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the study's findings that ERP is a benign and common pattern in pediatric athletes, often emphasizing the safety implications.

InterestModerate interest

There is a moderate level of interest, especially among those in the sports cardiology community, but general audiences may find it less compelling.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by referencing specific statistics and clinical follow-up data, such as the 4-year follow-up period and lack of adverse events, suggesting meaningful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight that the article could influence clinical practice by reassuring clinicians and athletes about ERP’s benign prognosis, indicating a high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Early repolarization pattern (ERP) is a common, benign ECG finding in pediatric athletes, with a prevalence of about 11-13%, found equally among males and females.
  • ERP primarily appears in inferolateral and inferior leads, with the most common features being notched J-point morphology and rapidly ascending ST segments, and athletes with ERP tend to have certain distinct cardiovascular traits such as lower resting heart rates.
  • Over a follow-up of around 4 years, no serious cardiovascular events or sudden cardiac deaths were observed among athletes with ERP, and the pattern showed some changes in localization and morphology over time, indicating a generally benign prognosis.]

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Jordi Trías de Bes
@DrJTriasDeBes · X

"Neither major cardiovascular nor arrhythmic events, nor sudden cardiac death were recorded over a median follow-up of 4.2 years." https://t.co/52ggSR4dVU

Aug 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,382 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

ERP is common in pediatric athletes and it may be considered a benign training related ECG phenomenon with potential dynamic pattern. https://t.co/aYywHoao8Q @geza_halasz #AHAJournals https://t.co/wjMu8dha5L

Aug 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 31,379 followers View post →
Geza Halasz
@geza_halasz · X

Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis https://t.co/BOR9vk8Xtc

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 15 followers View post →
Bruno Capelli
@brunocapelli11 · X

RT @geza_halasz: Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis https://t.co/BOR9…

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 share · 411 followers View post →
Elio Catapano
@angfaber · X

Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis. https://t.co/GK7SlZw6PD #erp #jwave #cardiotwitter

Aug 14, 2021 · 295 followers View post →
Alessandro Patti
@alepattimd · X

RT @DrJTriasDeBes: "Neither major cardiovascular nor arrhythmic events, nor sudden cardiac death were recorded over a median follow-up of 4…

Aug 14, 2021 · 1 share · 71 followers View post →

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JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

ERP is common in pediatric athletes and it may be considered a benign training related ECG phenomenon with potential dynamic pattern. https://t.co/aYywHoao8Q @geza_halasz #AHAJournals https://t.co/wjMu8dha5L

Aug 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 31,379 followers View post →
Alessandro Patti
@alepattimd · X

RT @DrJTriasDeBes: "Neither major cardiovascular nor arrhythmic events, nor sudden cardiac death were recorded over a median follow-up of 4…

Aug 14, 2021 · 1 share · 71 followers View post →
Jordi Trías de Bes
@DrJTriasDeBes · X

"Neither major cardiovascular nor arrhythmic events, nor sudden cardiac death were recorded over a median follow-up of 4.2 years." https://t.co/52ggSR4dVU

Aug 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,382 followers View post →
Elio Catapano
@angfaber · X

Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis. https://t.co/GK7SlZw6PD #erp #jwave #cardiotwitter

Aug 14, 2021 · 295 followers View post →
Bruno Capelli
@brunocapelli11 · X

RT @geza_halasz: Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis https://t.co/BOR9…

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 share · 411 followers View post →
Geza Halasz
@geza_halasz · X

Early Repolarization in Pediatric Athletes: A Dynamic Electrocardiographic Pattern With Benign Prognosis https://t.co/BOR9vk8Xtc

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 15 followers View post →