Key result
ECG sensitivity for detecting echocardiographic LVH in Tanzanian adults was low, with Sokolow-Lyon performing better in men (43.8%) and Cornell product performing better in women (60%).
Why the study?
ECG sensitivity for detecting LVH is reportedly low and varies by sex, but these observations have not been widely studied among sub-Saharan African black populations.
Does 12-lead resting ECG accurately detect echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy in Tanzanian adults with hypertension and diabetes?
Cross-Sectional (n=326)
Does 12-lead resting ECG accurately detect echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy in Tanzanian adults with hypertension and diabetes?
ECG has low sensitivity for detecting LVH in Tanzanian adults, with gender differences in the performance of Sokolow-Lyon and Cornell product criteria.
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ECG lacks sensitivity for LVH detection in Tanzanian adults; leaves open validation of ethnicity-specific criteria before wider use.
Pilly Chillo (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Left ventricular hypertrophy (n=326). Electrocardiogram (Sokolow-Lyon and Cornell product criteria) vs. Echocardiography was evaluated on Sensitivity and specificity of ECG to detect echocardiographic LVH. ECG sensitivity for detecting echocardiographic LVH in Tanzanian adults was low, with Sokolow-Lyon performing better in men (43.8%) and Cornell product performing better in women (60%).
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