Key result
Isolated congenital LV aneurysm or diverticulum is associated with ~57% abnormal ECGs despite low diagnostic accuracy.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of abnormal ECG patterns in patients with isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum?
Population
125 patients with isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum, mean age 66 years, 39.2%…
Comparison
12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) evaluation vs Age- and gender-matched control group
Design
Case-control
Authors
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ECG lacks screening value despite frequent abnormalities; leaves open optimal detection of these rare anomalies.
Case-Control (n=125)
No
What is the prevalence of abnormal ECG patterns in patients with isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum?
While abnormal ECG patterns are highly prevalent (56.8%) in patients with isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum, the 12-lead ECG lacks sufficient sensitivity and specificity to serve as a screening tool for these anomalies.
Ohlow et al. (2009) conducted a case-control in Isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum (n=125). Isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum vs. Age- and gender-matched control group was evaluated on Prevalence of abnormal ECG patterns. Isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum was associated with a 56.8% prevalence of abnormal ECG patterns, though ECG had low diagnostic sensitivity and specificity.
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