Key result
Among 289 electrocardiograms with left axis deviation, precordial patterns showed considerable differences across various congenital heart malformations, providing diagnostic aid.
Why the study?
Do specific electrocardiogram precordial patterns aid in diagnosing different types of congenital heart malformations associated with left axis deviation?
Population
2,752 electrocardiograms from patients with congenital malformations of the heart. Excluded: dextrocardia…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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ECG precordial patterns may aid differential diagnosis of congenital malformations with left axis deviation; leaves open prospective validation before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,752)
No
Do specific electrocardiogram precordial patterns aid in diagnosing different types of congenital heart malformations associated with left axis deviation?
Specific precordial ECG patterns can aid in the differential diagnosis of congenital heart malformations associated with left axis deviation.
Brink et al. (1955) conducted a cross-sectional in Congenital Heart Disease (n=2,752). Electrocardiogram patterns was evaluated on Incidence of axis deviation and precordial patterns. Among 289 electrocardiograms with left axis deviation, precordial patterns showed considerable differences across various congenital heart malformations, providing diagnostic aid.
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