Usefulness of ECG criteria to rule out left ventricular hypertrophy in older individuals with true left bundle branch block: an observational study

Usefulness of ECG criteria to rule out left ventricular hypertrophy in older individuals with true left bundle branch block: an observational study

Abstract Background Advanced age is associated with both left bundle branch block (LBBB) and hypertension and the usefulness of ECG criteria to detect left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in patients with LBBB is still unclear. The diagnostic performance and clinical applicability of ECG-based LVH cri...

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Main Authors: Caio Assis Moura Tavares, Nelson Samesima, Felippe Lazar Neto, Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, Lucas C. Godoy, Eduardo Messias Hirano Padrão, Mirella Facin, Wilson Jacob Filho, Michael E. Farkouh, Carlos Alberto Pastore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Hypertension
Electrocardiography
Left bundle branch block
Elderly
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02332-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02332-8

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