Window to the heart: the value of a native and paced QRS duration. Current perspective and review.
Given the technological advances and reliance upon expensive testing for guiding therapy, it is surprising how an inexpensive, low tech electrocardiogram can provide a wealth of information pertaining to the underlying cardiovascular status of a patient. In this article we review the changes in hemodynamics, prognosis and guidance of therapeutic options associated with a prolonged QRS duration.
Shukla
Himanshu H
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University of Missouri-Columbia, One Hospital Drive-MC314, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. shuklah@health.missouri.edu
James
Erskine A
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Schutz
John A
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Lloyd
Benjamin F
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Flaker
Greg C
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D002037:Bundle-Branch Block / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000503:physiopathology
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; C020748:ferrous sulfate