ECG Indices Poorly Predict Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Are Applicable Only in Individuals With Low Cardiovascular Risk

ECG Indices Poorly Predict Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Are Applicable Only in Individuals With Low Cardiovascular Risk

Background<b>: </b>Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular events. The electrocardiography (ECG) has poor sensitivity, but it is commonly used to detect LVH. Aim:<b> </b>To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of known ECG indicators to r...

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Main Authors: Małgorzata Chlabicz, Jacek Jamiołkowski, Marlena Paniczko, Paweł Sowa, Małgorzata Szpakowicz, Magda Łapińska, Natalia Jurczuk, Marcin Kondraciuk, Katarzyna Ptaszyńska-Kopczyńska, Andrzej Raczkowski, Anna Szpakowicz, Karol Adam Kamiński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
left ventricular hypertrophy
electrocardiography
android-type obesity
cardiovascular risk
population studies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/5/1364

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