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Sahranavard T, Alimi R, Arabkhazaei J, Nasrabadi M, Alavi Dana SMM, Gholami Y, Izadi-Moud A, Esmaily H, Ebrahimi M, Ferns GA, Moohebati M, Saffar Soflaei S, Ghayour Mobarhan M. Association of major and minor ECG abnormalities with traditional cardiovascular risk factors in the general population: a large scale study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11289. [PMID: 38760424 PMCID: PMC11101625 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62142-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be determined and quantified using the electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis. Identification of the risk factors associated with ECG abnormalities may advise prevention approaches to decrease CVD burden. In this study we aimed to investigate the association between CVD risk factors and minor and major ECG abnormalities in a general Iranian adult population. This study was conducted in 2010 and covered a population of 9035 males and females aged 35 to 65 years recruiting from the phase I of Mashhad Stroke and Heart Atherosclerotic Disorder (MASHAD) cohort study. The participants were drawn by a stratified cluster random sampling technique. The Bivariate and multinomial logistic regression analysis were conducted considering gender stratification to explore the association of ECG abnormalities with traditional cardiovascular risk factors. There was a significant association between minor and major ECG abnormalities and hypertension (HTN), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), smoking, and physical activity (p < 0.005). There was a significant trend, in both genders, for increasing major abnormalities as the number of CVD risk factors increased. But, only in women, the minor abnormalities increase in frequency as the number of CVD risk factors increased. The results of multinomial logistic regression showed that men with HTN [ARRR = 1.25, 95% CI 0.99, 1.57] and T2DM [ARRR = 1.31, 95% CI 0.99, 1.74] had the highest likelihood to have major abnormalities, although these are not statistically significant. For women, those with HTN had the highest likelihood to have major [ARRR = 1.36, 95% CI 1.13, 1.63] and minor [ARRR = 1.35, 95% CI 1.15, 1.58] abnormalities. Also, women aged > 60 years were more likely to have major [ARRR = 2.01, 95% CI 1.49, 2.74] and minor [ARRR = 1.59, 95% CI 1.20, 2.10] abnormalities compared to women aged < 45 years. Age and HTN were significantly associated with major and minor ECG abnormalities in women, and, on the other hand, HTN and T2DM were associated with major abnormalities in men. Taken together, these findings suggest that healthcare providers should advise preventive approaches to the asymptomatic adults with both major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities that may predict cardiovascular risk.
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- Toktam Sahranavard
- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 99199-91766, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 99199-91766, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Vascular and Endovascular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Medical Education, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Heart and Vascular Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 99199-91766, Iran.
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 99199-91766, Iran.
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Qananwah Q, Khader A, Al-Hashem M, Mumani A, Dagamseh A. Investigating the impact of smoking habits through photoplethysmography analysis. Physiol Meas 2024; 45:015003. [PMID: 38176078 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ad1b10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Smoking is widely recognized as a significant risk factor in the progression of arterial stiffness and cardiovascular diseases. Valuable information related to cardiac arrhythmias and heart function can be obtained by analyzing biosignals such as the electrocardiogram (ECG) and the photoplethysmogram (PPG). The PPG signal is a non-invasive optical technique that can be used to evaluate the changes in blood volume, and thus it can be linked to the health of the vascular system.Objective. In this study, the impact of three smoking habits-cigarettes, shisha, and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)-on the features of the PPG signal were investigated.Approach. The PPG signals are measured for 45 healthy smokers before, during, and after the smoking session and then processed to extract the morphological features. Quantitative statistical techniques were used to analyze the PPG features and provide the most significant features of the three smoking habits. The impact of smoking is observed through significant changes in the features of the PPG signal, indicating blood volume instability.Main results. The results revealed that the three smoking habits influence the characteristics of the PPG signal significantly, which presentseven after 15 min of smoking. Among them, shisha has the greatest impact on PPG features, particularly on heart rate, systolic time, augmentation index, and peak pulse interval change. In contrast, e-cigarettes have the least effect on PPG features. Interestingly, smoking electronic cigarettes, which many participants use as a substitute for traditional cigarettes when attempting to quit smoking, has nearly a comparable effect to regular smoking.Significance. The findings suggest that individuals who smoke shisha are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases at an earlier age compared to those who have other smoking habits. Understanding the variations in the PPG signal caused by smoking can aid in the early detection of cardiovascular disorders and provide insight into cardiac conditions. This ultimately contributes to the prevention of the development of cardiovascular diseases and the development of a health screening system.
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- Qasem Qananwah
- Department of Biomedical Systems and Informatics Engineering, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biomedical Systems and Informatics Engineering, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biomedical Systems and Informatics Engineering, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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Khanal MK, Bhandari P, Dhungana RR, Gurung Y, Rawal LB, Pandey G, Bhandari M, Bhuiyan R, Devkota S, de Courten M, de Courten B. Electrocardiogram abnormalities and renal impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A healthcare facilities-based cross-sectional study in Dang district of Nepal. J Diabetes Investig 2023; 14:602-613. [PMID: 36747483 PMCID: PMC10034961 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.13985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION The global burden of diabetes mellitus is rising substantially, with a further increase in cardiovascular and kidney disease burden. These public health problems are highly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, including Nepal. However, there is limited evidence on cardiac and renal conditions among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We determined the status of electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities and renal impairment among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nepal. METHODS We carried out a cross-sectional study in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City of Nepal using a multistage stratified sampling technique to recruit patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We used World Health Organization stepwise approach to surveillance (WHO STEPS) questionnaires and carried out resting ECG to collect data of 345 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Logistic regression analysis assessed the factors associated with ECG abnormalities and renal impairment. RESULTS The study showed that 6.1% of participants had major ECG abnormalities (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.8-8.6%), which were associated with hypertension (P = 0.01%) and low socioeconomic status (P = 0.01). The proportion of major and/or minor ECG abnormalities was 47.8% (95% CI 40.5-51%), and were significantly associated with age (odds ratio [OR] 1.04, 95% CI 1.01-1.07), higher education (OR 3.50, 95% CI 1.31-9.33), unemployment (OR 3.02, 95% CI 1.08-8.48), body mass index (OR 1.09, 95% CI 1.02-1.17) and duration of type 2 diabetes mellitus >5 years (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.19-4.93). The proportion of renal impairment was 3.5% (95% CI 1.5-4.5%) which was associated with older age (OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.00-1.17) and hypertension (OR 12.12, 95% CI 1.07-138.22). CONCLUSION A significant proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had ECG abnormalities and renal impairment, which were significantly associated with hypertension. Therefore, hypertension management and early screening are essential to prevent future cardiorenal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Child and Youth Health Research Center, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, College of Science and Sustainability, Central Queensland University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Dirghayu Polyclinic and Research Center Pvt. Ltd, Tulsipur, Dang, Nepal
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- Ministry of Health, Provincial Ayurveda Hospital, Dang, Nepal
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- Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Mitchell Institute for Education and Health Policy, Victoria University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Vic., Australia
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, STEM College, RMIT University, Bundoora, Vic., Australia
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Ohlrogge AH, Frost L, Schnabel RB. Harmful Impact of Tobacco Smoking and Alcohol Consumption on the Atrial Myocardium. Cells 2022; 11:2576. [PMID: 36010652 PMCID: PMC9406618 DOI: 10.3390/cells11162576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread exposures that are legal and socially accepted in many societies. Both have been widely recognized as important risk factors for diseases in all vital organ systems including cardiovascular diseases, and with clinical manifestations that are associated with atrial dysfunction, so-called atrial cardiomyopathy, especially atrial fibrillation and stroke. The pathogenesis of atrial cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, and stroke in context with smoking and alcohol consumption is complex and multifactorial, involving pathophysiological mechanisms, environmental, and societal aspects. This narrative review summarizes the current literature regarding alterations in the atrial myocardium that is associated with smoking and alcohol.
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- Amelie H. Ohlrogge
- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Centre Hamburg, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Diagnostic Centre, University Clinic for Development of Innovative Patient Pathways, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Centre Hamburg, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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Gonçalves MA, Pedro JM, Silva C, Magalhães P, Brito M. Prevalence of major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities and their relationship with cardiovascular risk factors in Angolans. IJC HEART & VASCULATURE 2022; 39:100965. [PMID: 35198725 PMCID: PMC8842030 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2022.100965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Aims To identify the prevalence of major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities and their association with the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a population in the province of Bengo, northern Angola. Methods A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted and a representative random sample stratified by sex and age was selected. In total, 2379 black individuals were included in the final analysis. A standard 12-lead ECG were recorded from all participants, analyzed and processed by the University of Glasgow software and coding by the Minnesota code. Results 22.3% of participants had minor electrocardiographic abnormalities and 4.58% major ECG abnormalities. The most common minor ECG abnormalities were abnormal T wave inversion, minor isolated ST abnormalities and premature beats. The most common major ECG abnormalities were Left ventricular hypertrophy with major ST-T abnormalities, Ventricular conduction defects and major Q-wave abnormalities. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, alcohol consumption and smoking, were significantly associated with major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities. Conclusions In this study several participants had minor and major electrocardiographic abnormalities. Minor electrocardiographic abnormalities were more prevalent in men and major abnormalities in women. The electrocardiographic abnormalities had significant associations with the main cardiovascular risk factors.
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Gurzău D, Dădârlat-Pop A, Caloian B, Cismaru G, Comşa H, Tomoaia R, Zdrenghea D, Pop D. Major Left Bundle Branch Block and Coronary Heart Disease-Are There Any Differences between the Sexes? J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112284. [PMID: 34070288 PMCID: PMC8197312 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112284] [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] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Left bundle branch block is not a benign pathology, and its presence requires the identification of a pathological substrate, such as ischemic heart disease. Left bundle branch block appears to be more commonly associated with normal coronary arteries, especially in women. The objectives of our study were to describe the particularities of left bundle branch block in women compared to men with ischemic heart disease. Result: We included seventy patients with left bundle branch block and ischemic heart disease, with a mean age of 67.01 ± 8.89 years. There were no differences in the profile of risk factors, except for smoking and uric acid. The ventricular depolarization (QRS) duration was longer in men than women (136.86 ± 8.32 vs. 132.57 ± 9.19 msec; p = 0.018) and also men were observed to have larger left ventricular diameters. Left bundle branch block duration was directly associated with ventricular diameters and indirectly associated with left ventricular ejection fraction value, especially in women (R = −0.52, p = 0.0012 vs. R = −0.50, p = 0.002). In angiography, 80% of women had normal epicardial arteries compared with 65.7% of men; all these patients presented with microvascular dysfunction. Conclusion: The differences between the sexes were not so obvious in terms of the presence of risk factors; instead, there were differences in electrocardiographic, echocardiographic, and angiographic aspects. Left bundle branch block appears to be a marker of microvascular angina and systolic dysfunction, especially in women.
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Vu THT, Daviglus ML, Liu K, Allen NB, Garside DB, Lloyd-Jones DM. Long-term favorable cardiovascular risk profile and 39-year development of major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities – The Chicago Healthy Aging Study (CHAS). J Electrocardiol 2018; 51:863-869. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2018.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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