Establishing reference ranges for ambulatory electrocardiography parameters: meta-analysis.
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Despite the widespread and increasing use of ambulatory electrocardiography (ECG), there is no consensus on reference ranges for ambulatory electrocardiogram parameters to guide interpretation. We sought to determine population distribution-based reference ranges for parameters measured during ambulatory electrocardiogram in healthy adults, based on existing literature. We searched multiple databases from 1950 to 2020. Articles reporting original data from ≥24-hour ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring in healthy adults were included. Data extraction and synthesis were performed according to Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines. The prevalence/mean and SD for common parameters (sinus pauses, conduction abnormalities and ectopy) were extracted by age group (18-39, 40-59, 60-79 and 80+ years). We identified 33 studies involving 6466 patients. Sinus pauses of >3 s were rare (pooled prevalence <1%) across all ages. Supraventricular ectopy of >1000/24 hours increased with age, from 0% (95% CI 0% to 0%) in those aged 18-39 years to 6% (95% CI 0% to 17%) in those aged 60-79 years. Episodes of supraventricular tachycardia increased from 3% (95% CI 1% to 6%) in those aged 18-39 years to 28% (95% CI 9% to 5...Continue Reading
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