Key result
Elderly primary care patients had a significantly lower prevalence of normal ECGs compared to patients under 60 years (41.6% vs 69.6%), with Chagas disease and previous myocardial infarction strongly associated with ECG abnormalities.
Observational (n=87,804)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 41.6% vs 69.6%
p-value: p=<0.001
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ECG abnormality prevalence described in elderly primary care; leaves open whether findings warrant screening or alter management.
MS et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Primary care patients (n=87,804). Elderly age (≥60 years) vs. Patients <60 years was evaluated on Normal ECG (p=<0.001). Elderly primary care patients had a significantly lower prevalence of normal ECGs compared to patients under 60 years (41.6% vs 69.6%), with Chagas disease and previous myocardial infarction strongly associated with ECG abnormalities.
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