Early Repolarization Pattern and Left Ventricular Mass in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. 2020

Pedro Miguel Oliveira Azevedo, and Cláudio Guerreiro, and Ricardo Ladeiras-Lopes, and Nuno Ferreira, and Rita Faria, and Raquel Barbosa, and João Primo, and José Braga
Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Algarve, Faro, Portugal, pmazevedo@chalgarve.min-saude.pt.

J-point elevation in the inferior and/or lateral leads is associated with an increased incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), although the exact underlying mechanism is not known. As severe left ventricular hypertrophy and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) are important risk factors for SCD in this population, we aimed to assess whether there was an association between an early repolarization pattern (ERP) and greater left ventricular mass (LVM) and LGE extent among patients with HCM. This was a retrospective cohort study of 85 consecutive patients with HCM who underwent cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and had an electrocardiogram without confounders (intraventricular conduction delay, complete left or right bundle branch block, or ventricular paced rhythm). Baseline characteristics and MRI-derived LVM and LGE extent were compared between patients with and without ERP. ERP was present in 9 out of 85 patients (10.6%). Patients with ERP had greater indexed LVM compared to those without (112.5 ± 26.3 vs. 87.8 ± 24.6 g/m2, p = 0.006). Logistic regression analysis revealed a 4.2-fold increase in the odds of prevalent ERP per standard deviation increase in body surface area-indexed LVM (odds ratio 4.2; 95% CI 1.54-11.4, p = 0.005). There were no statistically significant differences regarding LGE extent between groups. ERP is associated with greater CMR-derived LVM among patients with HCM. This finding could partially explain the association between J waves and a higher risk of SCD in this population. There were no differences in LGE extent. Further studies are needed to confirm this association and evaluate the importance of ERP as a marker of increased risk of SCD in HCM.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009206 Myocardium The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow. Muscle, Cardiac,Muscle, Heart,Cardiac Muscle,Myocardia,Cardiac Muscles,Heart Muscle,Heart Muscles,Muscles, Cardiac,Muscles, Heart
D011237 Predictive Value of Tests In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test. Negative Predictive Value,Positive Predictive Value,Predictive Value Of Test,Predictive Values Of Tests,Negative Predictive Values,Positive Predictive Values,Predictive Value, Negative,Predictive Value, Positive
D002312 Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease, characterized by left and/or right ventricular hypertrophy (HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR; HYPERTROPHY, RIGHT VENTRICULAR), frequent asymmetrical involvement of the HEART SEPTUM, and normal or reduced left ventricular volume. Risk factors include HYPERTENSION; AORTIC STENOSIS; and gene MUTATION; (FAMILIAL HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY). Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Obstructive,Cardiomyopathies, Hypertrophic,Cardiomyopathies, Hypertrophic Obstructive,Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathies,Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathies,Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy,Obstructive Cardiomyopathies, Hypertrophic,Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
D003287 Contrast Media Substances used to allow enhanced visualization of tissues. Radiopaque Media,Contrast Agent,Contrast Agents,Contrast Material,Contrast Materials,Radiocontrast Agent,Radiocontrast Agents,Radiocontrast Media,Agent, Contrast,Agent, Radiocontrast,Agents, Contrast,Agents, Radiocontrast,Material, Contrast,Materials, Contrast,Media, Contrast,Media, Radiocontrast,Media, Radiopaque
D004562 Electrocardiography Recording of the moment-to-moment electromotive forces of the HEART as projected onto various sites on the body's surface, delineated as a scalar function of time. The recording is monitored by a tracing on slow moving chart paper or by observing it on a cardioscope, which is a CATHODE RAY TUBE DISPLAY. 12-Lead ECG,12-Lead EKG,12-Lead Electrocardiography,Cardiography,ECG,EKG,Electrocardiogram,Electrocardiograph,12 Lead ECG,12 Lead EKG,12 Lead Electrocardiography,12-Lead ECGs,12-Lead EKGs,12-Lead Electrocardiographies,Cardiographies,ECG, 12-Lead,EKG, 12-Lead,Electrocardiograms,Electrocardiographies, 12-Lead,Electrocardiographs,Electrocardiography, 12-Lead
D005260 Female Females
D005355 Fibrosis Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. Cirrhosis,Fibroses
D005682 Gadolinium An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Gd, atomic number 64, and atomic weight 157.25. Its oxide is used in the control rods of some nuclear reactors.

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