The point where the QRS complex and ST segment meet is called the ST junction or the J point
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The point where the QRS complex and the ST segment meet is called the ST junction or the J point. The ST segment is considered elevated if the segment is deviated above the baseline and is considered depressed if the segment deviates below it.
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