Subtle ECG changes--a mortality risk?
Population studies have consistently reported the increased risk of coronary heart disease mortality and sudden death in subjects with resting electrocardiogram evidence of unambiguous ST depression or T wave abnormalities. However, more subtle variations in normal electrocardiographic findings may also provide predictive and prognostic information. This case study illustrates the potential risk selection implications of such changes.
MacKenzie
Ross
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Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital. rossmackenzieconsulting@msn.com
D004562:Electrocardiography; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009864:Ontario / Q000453:epidemiology; D011379:Prognosis; D020379:Risk Adjustment