Flat vs Sloping ST Segments
These images show that the ease of finding the J point depends on the ST morphology. To provide further insight to this question Where exactly do we find that J point? , we must first be able to distinguish Flat from Sloping ST segments.
Below are examples:
Flat
An ECG reading displaying the ST segment where the segment is flat.
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Sloping
An ECG reading displaying the ST segment where the segment is sloping.
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