Key result
Increased LV mass in top male athletes is not associated with abnormal SAECG parameters.
Why the study?
The prevalence of abnormal signal-averaged electrocardiogram and its relationship with left ventricular mass in top-level male athletes was not established.
Is there a correlation between ventricular late potentials (abnormal SAECG) and left ventricular mass in top-level male athletes?
Comparison
Athletes with increased left ventricular mass vs athletes without increased left ventricular mass
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Low abnormal SAECG prevalence in athletes with LV mass does not support routine use; leaves open its role in risk stratification.
Cross-Sectional (n=153)
Is there a correlation between ventricular late potentials (abnormal SAECG) and left ventricular mass in top-level male athletes?
In top-level male athletes, the prevalence of abnormal SAECG is low and does not correlate with increased left ventricular mass.
Biffi et al. (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in Elite male athletes without apparent heart disease (n=153). Increased left ventricular mass (> 134 g.m(-2)) vs. Normal left ventricular mass was evaluated on Abnormal signal-averaged electrocardiogram (SAECG). Increased left ventricular mass in top-level male athletes was not correlated with abnormal signal-averaged electrocardiogram parameters, which had a low overall prevalence (5.8% to 7.2%).
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