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Early repolarization pattern on ECG predicts worse outcomes in patients hospitalized due to chronic heart failure decompensation. J Electrocardiol 2023; 78:49-57. [PMID: 36758498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2023.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND To improve the outcomes of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), it is important to identify reliable prognostic tools. Early repolarization pattern (ER) on 12‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is a predictor of worse outcomes, which has been widely researched in the general population but not in the CHF population. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence and prognostic value of ER and compare its prognostic significance with other non-invasive diagnostic methods for CHF outcomes and hospital readmissions. METHODS The study included 301 patients (166 men and 135 women) hospitalized for CHF decompensation. CHF diagnosis was confirmed according to the current guidelines. The patients underwent standard tests and impedance cardiography (ICG) at enrollment and on the day of discharge. RESULTS Thirty-one confirmed ER cases (10.3%) were enrolled. During a median follow-up period of 18 months, 128 cardiac-related deaths were observed (42.5%), with 23 (74.2%) and 105 (38.9%) patients in the ER and non-ER groups, respectively (p < 0.001). The ER group had more readmissions than the non-ER group did at 6-months (2 [1, 2] vs. 1 [1, 2]; p=0.04) and 12-months (3 [2-4] vs. 2 [1-3]; p<0.001). ER on ECG (hazard ratio [HR] 2.59; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.64-4.07; p<0.001), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels ≥425.5 pmoL/L (HR 5.1; 95% CI 3.33-7.83; p < 0.001), thoracic fluid content (TFC) ≥36.9 1/kΩ (HR 4.6; 95% CI 2.7-7.85, p < 0.001), and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤40% (HR 4.94; 95% CI 2.83-8.65; p < 0.001) were independently and significantly associated with cardiac death. CONCLUSIONS The combination of ER, LVEF ≤40%, NT-proBNP, or TFC provides an incremental prognostic value for cardiac-related death in patients with CHF.
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Saito N, Nagahara D, Kamiyama N, Fujito T, Koyama M, Mochizuki A, Yano T, Takahashi S. Frequent coexistence of early repolarization pattern, J-point elevation, and high Sokolow-Lyon voltage in young men. J Arrhythm 2023; 39:61-70. [PMID: 36733325 PMCID: PMC9885307 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background Earlier studies have shown male dominance of an early repolarization (ER) pattern and frequent coexistence with high Sokolow-Lyon voltage. Although possible involvement of androgen is speculated, the underlying mechanism has not been clarified yet. Previous studies were conducted in adult populations or only in children, and there has been no study in which the ER pattern was investigated in a series of individuals ranging from children before puberty to adults. Methods We included 600 individuals comprising six groups according to age: 10-14 years old, 15-19 years old, twenties, thirties, forties, and fifties. Each group had 50 males and 50 females. The distribution of an ER pattern and related ECG parameters were assessed by age and gender. Results In early teenagers, there was no significant gender difference in the prevalence of an ER pattern (24% in men vs. 28% in women, p = .82). The prevalence of an ER pattern increased after puberty and reached a peak in men in their twenties (42%). With further advance of age, the prevalence of an ER pattern decreased. On the other hand, the prevalence of an ER pattern in women peaked at 28% in teenagers, and it decreased through twenties (20%) to thirties (10%). Similar male dominance after puberty was observed in Sokolow-Lyon voltage and J-point elevation but not in P-wave amplitude. Conclusion The prevalence of an ER pattern, Sokolow-Lyon voltage, and J-point elevation are all augmented after puberty and decrease with aging, leading to frequent coexistence of these ECG findings in young men.
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- Nagomi Saito
- Division of Laboratory MedicineSapporo Medical University HospitalSapporoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyTeine Keijinkai HospitalSapporoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic MedicineSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic MedicineSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Public HealthSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic MedicineSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic MedicineSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Division of Laboratory MedicineSapporo Medical University HospitalSapporoJapan,Department of Infection Control and Laboratory MedicineSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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Electrocardiographic Changes Associated with Early Repolarization Pattern in Healthy Young Males. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58081048. [PMID: 36013515 PMCID: PMC9415057 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58081048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Early repolarization pattern (ERP) has recently been shown to be related with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias in susceptible individuals. Materials and Methods: We studied the ERP-associated ECG changes, with potential clinical relevance, in 220 young (age 22.1 ± 1.6 years), healthy, male subjects using 12-lead ECG recordings. A total of 38 subjects (17.3%) fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for ERP, and a total of 90 ECG characteristics were compared between the groups of subjects with and without ERP. Results: None of the ECGs were pathological, and 22 ECG parameters differed significantly (p < 0.05) between the subjects with and without ERP. Among them, the P wave-related parameters (e.g., average P wave duration: 101.5 ± 9.2 ms vs. 106.8 ± 9.9 ms, p = 0.004) and the presence of fragmented QRS complexes (67.6% vs. 92.1%, p = 0.002) revealed a potential propensity for atrial and ventricular arrhythmogenesis. The time-domain parameters of repolarization, those not corrected for QRS duration, showed shorter values (e.g., Tpeak-Tend interval: 70.9 ± 8.1 ms vs. 67.8 ± 8.0 ms, p = 0.036), reflecting the accelerated repolarization. Conclusions: Certain ECG characteristics seem to be more associated with ERP. The clinical significance of this finding at the individual level needs further prospective investigations.
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Choubey M, Bansal R, Siddharthan D, Naik N, Sharma G, Saxena A. Early Repolarization Syndrome, Epilepsy and Atrial Fibrillation in a young girl with novel KCND3 mutation managed with quinidine. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2022; 33:1312-1315. [PMID: 35388935 DOI: 10.1111/jce.15489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A 6-year-old girl presented with a difficult to control epilepsy syndrome. On evaluation, additional presyncope episodes associated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia were also noted. A diagnosis of early repolarization syndrome was made with early repolarization pattern on ECG, documented VT episodes and clinical presyncope (Proposed Shanghai score 7). Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was also noted on 24-hour Holter recordings. The child was stabilized with isoprenaline infusion and was later discharged with arrhythmia control on quinidine and cilostazol. Genetic evaluation revealed a potassium channel KCND3 gene missense mutation. The case highlights the association of epilepsy syndrome and atrial fibrillation with early repolarization syndrome; possible association of KCND3 gene mutation with a malignant phenotype; and management issues in a small child. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Mrigank Choubey
- Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Ji HY, Hu N, Liu R, Zhou HR, Gao WL, Quan XQ. Worldwide prevalence of early repolarization pattern in general population and physically active individuals: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25978. [PMID: 34087840 PMCID: PMC8183793 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The early repolarization pattern (ERP) has recently been associated with cardiac events such as ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. However, estimates of the prevalence of ERP vary widely, especially between the general population and physically active individuals. We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to quantitatively evaluate the worldwide prevalence of ERP in the general population and physically active individuals. METHODS We thoroughly searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of science, the Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases for relevant studies published until December 20, 2020. Studies in which prevalence was presented or could be estimated from eligible data were included. The pooled prevalence was analyzed using a random-effect model. RESULTS Finally, we included 29 studies (182,135 subjects) in the general population and 14 studies (8087 subjects) in the physically active individuals. The worldwide pooled prevalence of ERP in the general population was 11.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 10.0%-13.3%). The incidence of ERP was 17.0% and 6.2% in men and women, respectively. The prevalence was 20.9% in blacks, 13.4% in Asians, and 10.1% in Caucasians. Additionally, the prevalence of ERP in physically active individuals was 33.9% (95% CI: 25.3%-42.6%). CONCLUSION A significant difference in the worldwide prevalence of ERP is revealed in this study. The ERP is highly prevalent in men, blacks, and physically active individuals.
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan
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- Department of General Practice, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Shenzhen Longhua District, Guangdong Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Shenzhen Longhua District, Guangdong Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Shenzhen Longhua District, Guangdong Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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Merghani A, Monkhouse C, Kirkby C, Savvatis K, Mohiddin SA, Elliott P, O’Mahony C, Lowe MD, Schilling RJ, Lambiase PD. Diagnostic Impact of Repeated Expert Review & Long-Term Follow-Up in Determining Etiology of Idiopathic Cardiac Arrest. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e019610. [PMID: 34056909 PMCID: PMC8477849 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.019610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Recognizing the etiology of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has an enormous impact on the management of victims and their immediate families. A significant proportion of SCA survivors with a structurally normal heart are not offered a diagnosis and there is no clear consensus on the type and duration of follow‐up. We aimed to assess the utility of a multidisciplinary approach in optimizing diagnosis of cardiac arrest etiology during follow‐up. Methods and Results We retrospectively assessed 327 consecutive SCA survivors (mean age 61.9±16.2 years, 80% men) who underwent secondary prevention implantable cardioverter defibrillators between May 2015 and November 2018. The initial diagnosis was recorded at the time of admission and follow‐up diagnosis was deduced from subsequent clinic records, investigations, and outcomes of multidisciplinary team meetings. Structural heart disease accounted for 282 (86%) of SCAs. Forty‐five (14%) patients had a structurally normal heart and underwent comprehensive testing and follow‐up (mean duration 93±52 weeks). On initial evaluation, 14/45 (31%) of these received a diagnosis, rising to 29/45 (64%) with serial reviews during follow‐up. Discussion in multidisciplinary team meetings and imaging reassessment accounted for 47% of new diagnoses. No additional diagnoses were made beyond 96 weeks. Nineteen (5.8%) fatalities occurred in the entire cohort, exclusively in patients with structural heart disease. Conclusions Systematic comprehensive testing combined with multidisciplinary expert team review of SCA survivors without structural heart disease improves the yield and time to diagnosis compared with previously published studies. This approach has positive implications in the management of SCA survivors and their families.
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- Ahmed Merghani
- Barts Heart CentreSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Barts Heart CentreSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Barts Heart CentreSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonUnited Kingdom
- William Harvey Research InstituteQueen Mary University LondonLondonUnited Kingdom
- Institute for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity College LondonLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Barts Heart CentreSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonUnited Kingdom
- Institute for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity College LondonLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Barts Heart CentreSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Barts Heart CentreSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonUnited Kingdom
- Institute for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity College LondonLondonUnited Kingdom
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Baseline ST elevation and myocardial scar: Results from the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis. J Electrocardiol 2019; 56:29-33. [PMID: 31247443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The mechanism of ST elevation on baseline electrocardiograms (ECG) unknown but it may be associated with abnormal myocardial substrate. This paper evaluates whether clinically unrecognized myocardial scar on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is associated with ST elevation at baseline. METHODS The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) study is a population-based cohort in the United States. Participants were aged 45 through 84 years and free of clinical cardiovascular disease at enrollment in 2000-2002. Our cohort included 1365 participants who underwent both ECG and contrast enhanced CMR in the 5th examination (2010-2012). Multivariable logistic regression examined the association of ST elevation and CMR defined regional myocardial scar after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors. RESULTS Of 1365 participants (58 ±9 years, 52% men), 105 (8%) had scar on CMR. Of these, the scar in 40 participants followed an ischemic pattern and in the other 65 participants followed a non-ischemic pattern. ST elevation at the 5th examination was present in 435 participants: 40 (0.9%) had ST elevations in inferior and 427 (98%) in lateral leads. 2/40 (5%) and 22/427 (5%) participants with inferior and lateral ST elevations, respectively, had evidence of scar. 15 (1.0%) had myocardial scar noted in the basal anterior region. In the fully adjusted models, ST elevation was associated with scar in basal anterior region (OR 18.2, p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS In a community population, ST elevation at baseline in the inferior or lateral leads was associated with myocardial scar in the basal inferior and anterior segments. The previously described association between ST elevation and increased mortality may be mediated by myocardial scar.
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Rogers E, Maddrey A, Stamoolis CE, Kesselman MM. Early Repolarization vs. Acute Pericarditis Morphology: A Case Report of Electrocardiographic Mimicry. Cureus 2019; 11:e4468. [PMID: 31249746 PMCID: PMC6579360 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.4468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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A 27-year-old male presented to the outpatient clinic with a two-week history of daily episodes of palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath. He also complained of fatigue and nausea that continued after he recovered from an upper respiratory infection (URI) one month prior. Of note, he described the chest pain as increasing in intensity when sitting or standing upright. Auscultation revealed regular rate and rhythm with no audible rubs or murmurs. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed and showed diffuse ST-segment elevations that the machine interpreted as pericarditis. Based on the patient’s symptoms and ECG findings, he was sent for an evaluation by cardiology. After he failed a trial of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the patient was started on colchicine and his symptoms ultimately resolved within a few weeks. Review of his records showed an ECG performed in the emergency department (ED) a year prior demonstrated morphology consistent with early repolarization (ER). The ECG morphology of ER, acute pericarditis (AP), and even acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can often be similar and difficult to differentiate. In this patient, confusing ER with AP may have led to unnecessary evaluation and treatment by a specialist.
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- Everett Rogers
- Internal Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
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- Biological Sciences, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg , USA
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- Rheumatology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
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Hunuk B, de Asmundis C, Mugnai G, Velagic V, Ströker E, Moran D, Ruggiero D, Hacioglu E, Umbrain V, Verborgh C, Beckers S, Poelaert J, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Early repolarization pattern as a predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrence following radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2019; 24:e12627. [PMID: 30659704 DOI: 10.1111/anec.12627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early repolarization patterns (ERP) have been found to be associated with poor cardiovascular end points. We aimed to evaluate the ERP prevalence among patients with structurally normal hearts undergoing radiofrequency (RF) pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation and its association with the AF recurrence. METHODS All consecutive patients who underwent RF-PVI as index procedure for paroxysmal AF in our center were evaluated. EXCLUSION CRITERIA structural heart disease, ongoing use of Class I/III antiarrhythmics, complete-bundle-branch-block. Lateral (I, aVL, V5 -V6 ), inferior (II, III, aVF), or infero-lateral (both) ERP were defined in baseline ECG as horizontal/downsloping J-point elevation ≥1 mm in two consecutive leads with QRS slurring/notching. Documented episodes of AF lasting ≥30 s were considered recurrence. RESULTS Of 701 cases, 434 patients (305 males, 58 ± 11 years) were included for analysis. ERP observed in 67 patients (15.4%) (Infero-lateral n = 26, inferior n = 23, lateral n = 18) which were significantly younger, demonstrating longer PR-interval and lower heart rates. At a mean follow-up of 22.1 ± 9.7 months, AF recurrences were found in 107 patients (24.6%). In middle-aged patients (≥40-<60 years; n = 206, 79% male), those with an infero-lateral ERP had higher recurrence compared with the ones without (56.3% vs. 19%; p = 0.002). Infero-lateral ERP was significantly predicting recurrence (HR 2.42, 95% CI 1.21-4.82; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Early repolarization patterns was more prevalent in our AF population than in the general population. Infero-lateral ERP in baseline ECG might predict AF recurrence in the follow-up after RF-PVI in middle-aged patients.
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- Burak Hunuk
- Department of Cardiology, Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Hoevelmann J, Viljoen CA, Manning K, Baard J, Hahnle L, Ntsekhe M, Bauersachs J, Sliwa K. The prognostic significance of the 12-lead ECG in peripartum cardiomyopathy. Int J Cardiol 2018; 276:177-184. [PMID: 30497895 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an important cause of pregnancy-associated heart failure, which appears in previously healthy women towards the end of pregnancy or within five months following delivery. Although the ECG is widely used in clinical practice, its prognostic value has not been established in PPCM. METHODS We analysed 12-lead ECGs of patients with PPCM, taken at index presentation and follow-up visits at 6 and 12 months. Poor outcome was determined by the composite endpoint of death, readmission, NYHA functional class III/IV or left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≤35% at follow-up. RESULTS This cohort of 66 patients had a median age of 28.59 (IQR 25.43-32.19). The median LVEF at presentation (33%, IQR 25-40) improved significantly at follow-up (LVEF 49%, IQR 38-55, P < 0.001 at 6 months; 52% IQR 38-57, P = 0.001 at 12 months). Poor outcome occurred in 27.91% at 6 months and 41.18% at 1 year. Whereas sinus tachycardia at baseline was an independent predictor of poor outcome at 12 months (OR 6.56, 95% CI 1.17-20.41, P = 0.030), sinus arrhythmia was associated with event free survival (log rank P = 0.013). T wave inversion was associated with an LVEF ≤35% at presentation (P = 0.038), but did not predict poor outcome. A prolonged QTc interval at presentation (found in almost half of the cohort) was an independent predictor of poor outcome at 6 months (OR 6.34, 95% CI 1.06-37.80, P = 0.043). CONCLUSION(S) A prolonged QTc and sinus tachycardia at baseline were independent predictors of poor outcome in PPCM at 6 months and 1 year respectively.
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- J Hoevelmann
- University of Cape Town, Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa; Hannover Medical School, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Cape Town, Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa; University of Cape Town, Division of Cardiology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- University of Cape Town, Department of Medicine, Cape Town, South Africa
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- University of Cape Town, Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
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- University of Cape Town, Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa; University of Cape Town, Division of Cardiology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- University of Cape Town, Division of Cardiology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Hannover Medical School, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Cape Town, Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Sohinki DA, Mathew ST. Ventricular Arrhythmias in the Patient with a Structurally Normal Heart. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag 2018; 9:3338-3353. [PMID: 32477784 PMCID: PMC7252725 DOI: 10.19102/icrm.2018.091004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) are among the most common cardiac rhythm disturbances encountered in clinical practice. Patients presenting with frequent ventricular ectopy or sustained ventricular tachycardia represent a challenging and worrisome clinical scenario for many practitioners because of concerning symptoms, frequent associated acute hemodynamic compromise, and the adverse prognostic implications inherent to these cases. While an underlying structural or functional cardiac abnormality, metabolic derangement, or medication toxicity is often readily apparent, many patients have no obvious underlying condition, despite a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Such patients are diagnosed as having an idiopathic VA, which is a label with specific implications regarding arrhythmia origin, prognosis, and potential for pharmacologic and invasive management. Further, a subset of patients with otherwise benign idiopathic ventricular ectopy can present with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, adding a layer of complexity to a clinical syndrome previously felt to have a benign clinical course. Thus, this review seeks to highlight the most common types of idiopathic VAs with a focus on their prognostic implications, underlying electrophysiologic mechanisms, unique electrocardiographic signatures, and considerations for invasive electrophysiologic study and catheter ablation. We further address some of the data regarding idiopathic ventricular fibrillation with respect to the heterogeneous nature of this diagnosis.
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- Daniel A Sohinki
- Department of Cardiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.,Heart Rhythm Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Szabó IA, Fárr A, Kocsis I, Máthé L, Szilágyi L, Frigy A. The Early Repolarization ECG Pattern – An Update. ACTA MEDICA MARISIENSIS 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/amma-2017-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Early repolarization pattern (ERP), a form of J-wave syndromes, was considered long time a benign ECG phenomenon. However, recent data confirmed that certain phenotypes of ERP are related to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (idiopathic ventricular fibrillation). Our paper gives a short and practical update regarding the main issues related to ERP: epidemiological data, molecular and electrophysiological background, clinical significance and risk stratification. At the end, the future directions of research and clinical management related to ERP are presented.
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- István Adorján Szabó
- Department of Cardiology, Clinical County Hospital Mures , Tîrgu Mureş , Romania
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- Department of Physiopathology , University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tîrgu Mureş , Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinical County Hospital Mures , Tîrgu Mureş , Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine VII , University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tîrgu Mureş , Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV , University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tîrgu Mureş , Romania
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Prevalence of early repolarization pattern in patients with lone atrial fibrillation. J Electrocardiol 2017; 50:545-550. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2017.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Maury P, Authenac C, Rollin A, Dulac Y, Mondoly P, Cardin C, Monteil B, Bennadji A, Gendre R, Galinier M, Carrié D, Acar P, Bongard V, Hascoet S. Prevalence of early repolarisation pattern in children. Int J Cardiol 2017; 243:505-510. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Steinberg JS, Varma N, Cygankiewicz I, Aziz P, Balsam P, Baranchuk A, Cantillon DJ, Dilaveris P, Dubner SJ, El-Sherif N, Krol J, Kurpesa M, La Rovere MT, Lobodzinski SS, Locati ET, Mittal S, Olshansky B, Piotrowicz E, Saxon L, Stone PH, Tereshchenko L, Turitto G, Wimmer NJ, Verrier RL, Zareba W, Piotrowicz R. 2017 ISHNE-HRS expert consensus statement on ambulatory ECG and external cardiac monitoring/telemetry. Heart Rhythm 2017; 14:e55-e96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Steinberg JS, Varma N, Cygankiewicz I, Aziz P, Balsam P, Baranchuk A, Cantillon DJ, Dilaveris P, Dubner SJ, El‐Sherif N, Krol J, Kurpesa M, La Rovere MT, Lobodzinski SS, Locati ET, Mittal S, Olshansky B, Piotrowicz E, Saxon L, Stone PH, Tereshchenko L, Turitto G, Wimmer NJ, Verrier RL, Zareba W, Piotrowicz R. 2017 ISHNE-HRS expert consensus statement on ambulatory ECG and external cardiac monitoring/telemetry. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2017; 22:e12447. [PMID: 28480632 PMCID: PMC6931745 DOI: 10.1111/anec.12447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Ambulatory ECG (AECG) is very commonly employed in a variety of clinical contexts to detect cardiac arrhythmias and/or arrhythmia patterns which are not readily obtained from the standard ECG. Accurate and timely characterization of arrhythmias is crucial to direct therapies that can have an important impact on diagnosis, prognosis or patient symptom status. The rhythm information derived from the large variety of AECG recording systems can often lead to appropriate and patient-specific medical and interventional management. The details in this document provide background and framework from which to apply AECG techniques in clinical practice, as well as clinical research.
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- Jonathan S. Steinberg
- Heart Research Follow‐up ProgramUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine & DentistryRochesterNYUSA
- The Summit Medical GroupShort HillsNJUSA
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- Cardiac Pacing & ElectrophysiologyDepartment of Cardiovascular MedicineCleveland ClinicClevelandOHUSA
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- Cardiac Pacing & ElectrophysiologyDepartment of Cardiovascular MedicineCleveland ClinicClevelandOHUSA
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- 1st Department of CardiologyMedical University of WarsawWarsawPoland
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- Cardiac Pacing & ElectrophysiologyDepartment of Cardiovascular MedicineCleveland ClinicClevelandOHUSA
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- 1st Department of CardiologyUniversity of Athens Medical SchoolHippokration HospitalAthensGreece
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- Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology ServiceClinic and Maternity Suizo Argentina and De Los Arcos Private HospitalBuenos AiresArgentina
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- Department of Cardiology, Hypertension and Internal Medicine2nd Medical Faculty Medical University of WarsawWarsawPoland
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- Department of CardiologyMedical University of LodzBieganski HospitalLodzPoland
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCardiology, ElectrophysiologyOspedale NiguardaMilanoItaly
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- Telecardiology CenterInstitute of CardiologyWarsawPoland
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- University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Vascular Profiling Research GroupCardiovascular DivisionHarvard Medical SchoolBrigham & Women's HospitalBostonMAUSA
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- Knight Cardiovascular InstituteOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandORUSA
- Cardiovascular DivisionJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMDUSA
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- Weill Cornell Medical CollegeElectrophysiology ServicesNew York Methodist HospitalBrooklynNYUSA
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- Vascular Profiling Research GroupCardiovascular DivisionHarvard Medical SchoolBrigham & Women's HospitalBostonMAUSA
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Medical SchoolHarvard‐Thorndike Electrophysiology InstituteBostonMAUSA
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- Heart Research Follow‐up ProgramUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine & DentistryRochesterNYUSA
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Noninvasive ElectrocardiologyNational Institute of CardiologyWarsawPoland
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Visser M, van der Heijden JF, Doevendans PA, Loh P, Wilde AA, Hassink RJ. Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation: The Struggle for Definition, Diagnosis, and Follow-Up. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2016; 9:CIRCEP.115.003817. [PMID: 27103090 DOI: 10.1161/circep.115.003817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Marloes Visser
- From the Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (M.V., J.F.v.d.H., P.A.D., P.L., R.J.H.); Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Bergman Clinics, Bilthoven, The Netherlands (M.V., R.J.H.); and Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Centre, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (A.A.W.)
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- From the Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (M.V., J.F.v.d.H., P.A.D., P.L., R.J.H.); Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Bergman Clinics, Bilthoven, The Netherlands (M.V., R.J.H.); and Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Centre, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (A.A.W.)
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- From the Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (M.V., J.F.v.d.H., P.A.D., P.L., R.J.H.); Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Bergman Clinics, Bilthoven, The Netherlands (M.V., R.J.H.); and Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Centre, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (A.A.W.)
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- From the Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (M.V., J.F.v.d.H., P.A.D., P.L., R.J.H.); Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Bergman Clinics, Bilthoven, The Netherlands (M.V., R.J.H.); and Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Centre, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (A.A.W.)
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- From the Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (M.V., J.F.v.d.H., P.A.D., P.L., R.J.H.); Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Bergman Clinics, Bilthoven, The Netherlands (M.V., R.J.H.); and Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Centre, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (A.A.W.)
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- From the Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (M.V., J.F.v.d.H., P.A.D., P.L., R.J.H.); Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Bergman Clinics, Bilthoven, The Netherlands (M.V., R.J.H.); and Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Heart Centre, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (A.A.W.).
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Mercer BN, Begg GA, Page SP, Bennett CP, Tayebjee MH, Mahida S. Early Repolarization Syndrome; Mechanistic Theories and Clinical Correlates. Front Physiol 2016; 7:266. [PMID: 27445855 PMCID: PMC4927622 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The early repolarization (ER) pattern on the 12-lead electrocardiogram is characterized by J point elevation in the inferior and/or lateral leads. The ER pattern is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Based on studies in animal models and genetic studies, it has been proposed that J point elevation in ER is a manifestation of augmented dispersion of repolarization which creates a substrate for ventricular arrhythmia. A competing theory regarding early repolarization syndrome (ERS) proposes that the syndrome arises as a consequence of abnormal depolarization. In recent years, multiple clinical studies have described the characteristics of ER patients with VF in more detail. The majority of these studies have provided evidence to support basic science observations. However, not all clinical observations correlate with basic science findings. This review will provide an overview of basic science and genetic research in ER and correlate basic science evidence with the clinical phenotype.
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- Ben N. Mercer
- West Yorkshire Arrhythmia Service, Leeds General InfirmaryLeeds, UK
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- West Yorkshire Arrhythmia Service, Leeds General InfirmaryLeeds, UK
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- West Yorkshire Arrhythmia Service, Leeds General InfirmaryLeeds, UK
- Regional Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Service, Leeds General InfirmaryLeeds, UK
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- West Yorkshire Arrhythmia Service, Leeds General InfirmaryLeeds, UK
- Regional Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Service, Leeds General InfirmaryLeeds, UK
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Patton KK, Ellinor PT, Ezekowitz M, Kowey P, Lubitz SA, Perez M, Piccini J, Turakhia M, Wang P, Viskin S. Electrocardiographic Early Repolarization. Circulation 2016; 133:1520-9. [DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Baek YS, Park SD, Lee MJ, Kwon SW, Shin SH, Woo SI, Kwan J, Kim DH. Relationship between J Waves and Vagal Activity in Patients Who Do Not Have Structural Heart Disease. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2015; 20:464-73. [PMID: 26417868 DOI: 10.1111/anec.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND J waves are associated with increased vagal activity in patients with idiopathic ventricular fibrillation in several studies to date. However, the relationship between J waves and autonomic nervous activity in patients without structural heart disease remains under investigation. We investigated whether the presence of a J wave on the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) was related to increased vagal activity in patients without structural heart disease. METHODS This retrospective study included 684 patients without structural heart disease who had undergone Holter ECG and surface ECG monitoring. Based on the presence of J waves on the surface ECG, patients were divided into two groups: those with J waves (group 1) and those without J waves (group 2). We compared heart rate variability (HRV), reflecting autonomic nervous activity, using 24-h Holter ECG between the groups. RESULTS J waves were present in 92 (13.4%) patients. Heart rate (HR) in group 1 was significantly lesser than that in group 2 (P = 0.031). The ratio of low-frequency (LF) components to high-frequency (HF) components (LF/HF) in group 1 was significantly lower than that in group 2 (P = 0.001). The square root of the mean squared differences of successive NN intervals in group 1 was also significantly higher than that in group 2 (P = 0.047). In a multivariate regression analysis, male sex, HR, and LF/HF ratio remained independent determinants for the presence of J waves (P = 0.039, P = 0.036, and P < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION In patients without structural heart disease, the presence of a J wave was associated with a slow HR, male sex, and increased vagal activity, independently.
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- Yong-Soo Baek
- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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Sacher F, Maury P. Early Repolarization Pattern: Another Brick in the Wall of Vagal Tone. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2015; 20:407-8. [PMID: 26417867 DOI: 10.1111/anec.12318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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- Frederic Sacher
- Bordeaux University Hospital, LIRYC Institute, Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, France
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- Toulouse University Hospital, Rangueil, Toulouse, France
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Macfarlane PW, Antzelevitch C, Haissaguerre M, Huikuri HV, Potse M, Rosso R, Sacher F, Tikkanen JT, Wellens H, Yan GX. The Early Repolarization Pattern. J Am Coll Cardiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Arbelo E, Brugada J. Ventricular fibrillation inducibility in the early repolarization syndrome: we still haven't found what we're looking for. J Am Coll Cardiol 2015; 65:160-2. [PMID: 25593057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 11/08/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Elena Arbelo
- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Mahida S, Sacher F, Berte B, Yamashita S, Lim H, Derval N, Denis A, Shah A, Amraoui S, Hocini M, Jais P, Haissaguerre M. Evaluation Of Patients With Early Repolarization Syndrome. J Atr Fibrillation 2014; 7:1083. [PMID: 27957112 PMCID: PMC4956281 DOI: 10.4022/jafib.1083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Revised: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In recent years, the early repolarization pattern has emerged as a risk factor for malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The identification of the subset of patients who are at high risk of sudden death represents a significant challenge to the clinician. Multiple clinical and ECG features have been associated with an increased risk of sudden deathin however the majority of risk factors confer a small increase in absolute risk. The present article reviews current evidence and potential management strategies in patients with early repolarization.
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- Saagar Mahida
- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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- HôpitalCardiologique du Haut-Lévêque and the Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
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Demidova MM, Martín-Yebra A, van der Pals J, Koul S, Erlinge D, Laguna P, Martínez JP, Platonov PG. Transient and rapid QRS-widening associated with a J-wave pattern predicts impending ventricular fibrillation in experimental myocardial infarction. Heart Rhythm 2014; 11:1195-201. [PMID: 24691451 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Certain types of the early repolarization phenomenon, previously considered to be benign, have been reported to be associated with ventricular fibrillation (VF), both in population-based studies and in the myocardial infarction (MI) settings. OBJECTIVE To analyze whether QRS widening and appearance of a J-wave pattern in experimental MI settings is predictive of VF. METHODS MI was induced in 32 pigs by 40-minute inflation of an angioplasty balloon in the left descending artery, and electrocardiogram was continuously recorded. Multilead QRS boundaries were computed, and QRS duration was calculated on a beat-to-beat basis during the occlusion period for each pig. An association between QRS widening and subsequent VF was studied using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Electrocardiograms at maximum QRS duration were reviewed for the presence of a J-wave pattern. RESULTS Sixteen animals had VF episodes during the occlusion period. Two peaks of QRS widening were found in all animals: the first peak immediately on left descending artery occlusion and the second peak 19.1 ± 4.0 minutes later. The magnitude of changes in the QRS width over time had significant interindividual differences. A QRS widening of ≥28 ms during a 3-minute time window was observed in 14 animals and predicted impending VF (selectivity 80%, specificity 73%, positive predictive value 57%, and negative predictive value 89%; P = .008). In 10 of 14 (71%) pigs, a J-wave pattern appeared at maximal QRS duration. The appearance of a J-wave pattern predicted VF with selectivity 80%, specificity 68%, positive predictive value 53%, and negative predictive value 88% (P = .02). CONCLUSION Transient QRS widening, commonly associated with a J-wave pattern, appears to predict impending VF in acute ischemia settings and motivates further clinical studies for monitoring immediate risk of VF in MI.
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- Marina M Demidova
- Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Federal Centre of Heart, Blood and Endocrinology, St. Petersburg, Russia.
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Arrhythmiaclinic, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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