Key result
Elderly patients (≥65 years) had a significantly higher prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias on 24-h Holter ECG compared to younger patients (P<0.01).
Why the study?
The study was aimed at presenting findings on the prevalence of arrhythmias on 24-h Holter ECG monitoring in a cohort of patients referred to a cardiac facility.
Observational (n=414)
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p-value: p=<0.01
In a Nigerian cohort referred for Holter monitoring, ventricular extrasystoles were the most common arrhythmia, and arrhythmias were significantly more prevalent in patients aged 65 and older.
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Holter monitoring identifies frequent extrasystoles in referred Nigerians; leaves open effects on management and outcomes.
Adebola et al. (2020) conducted an observational in Patients referred for 24-h Holter ambulatory ECG monitoring (n=414). Age ≥65 years vs. Age <65 years was evaluated on Prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias (p=<0.01). Elderly patients (≥65 years) had a significantly higher prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias on 24-h Holter ECG compared to younger patients (P<0.01).
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