April 7, 2009Gerontology
Cardiac Rate and Hyperkinetic Rhythm Disorders in Healthy Elderly Subjects: Evaluation by Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitoring
Key result
Ambulatory ECG reveals supraventricular extrasystoles in ~92% and ventricular ectopy in healthy elderly subjects.
- n=50
Why the study?
The characteristics of cardiac rate and hyperkinetic rhythm disorders in healthy elderly subjects were not well defined.
Population
50 healthy elderly retired hospital workers aged 58-85 years
Design
Observational study with 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring
Follow-up
24 hours
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Implication
Diurnal HR variation persists in healthy elderly; leaves open whether age-specific ambulatory norms alter monitoring or risk stratification.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=50)
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Population
50 healthy retired hospital workers aged 58-85 years with normal clinical history, physical exam, and baseline ECG, evaluated by 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring.
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Exposure
24-hour ambulatory electrocardiographic (Holter) monitoring
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Outcome
Cardiac rate (mean, maximal, minimal) and prevalence of hyperkinetic rhythm disorders (supraventricular and ventricular extrasystoles) over 24 hourssurrogate
Supraventricular and ventricular extrasystoles are highly prevalent in healthy elderly individuals and should be considered a normal finding on 24-hour Holter monitoring.
Cite This Study
Ribera et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Healthy elderly subjects (n=50). 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiographic (Holter) monitoring was evaluated on Cardiac rate and hyperkinetic rhythm disorders. 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring in healthy elderly subjects revealed supraventricular extrasystoles in 92% and ventricular extrasystoles in 68%.