Effects of isolated coronary artery ectasia on electrocardiographic parameters reflecting ventricular heterogeneity

Journal of Electrocardiology
O KarakayaCihangir Kaymaz

Abstract

Isolated coronary ectatic but otherwise normal epicardial coronary arteries are an infrequent angiographic finding. We sought to determine whether coronary artery ectasia (CAE) may alter QT-interval duration and dispersion. The study population consisted of 24 patients with isolated CAE and otherwise normal epicardial coronary arteries (group 1) and sex- and age-matched subjects with atypical chest pain and otherwise normal coronary flow (group 2). Both groups underwent a routine standard 12-lead surface electrocardiogram recorded at 50 mm/s during rest. QT dispersion (QTd), corrected QT (QTc), and corrected QT dispersion (QTcd) were calculated. Distribution of sex, age, body mass index, and cardiac risk factors were similar in the 2 groups. Mean heart rate was similar in the 2 groups (74 +/- 10 vs 70 +/- 7, P > .05). In group 1, QTd, QTcd, and QTc were significantly higher than those of group 2 (QTd, 40 +/- 17 vs 29 +/- 10 milliseconds [P < .05]; QTcd, 43 +/- 19 vs 30 +/- 10 milliseconds [P < .05]; QTc, 410 +/- 21 vs 397 +/- 19 milliseconds [P < .05]). In conclusion, CAE was found to be associated with prolonged QT interval and increased QTd. Microvascular dysfunction and/or ischemia may be responsible mechanisms.

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Jul 13, 2011·Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE·Cihan SengulIsmet Dindar
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