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Correlation between QRS Duration, Pulmonary Insufficiency and Right Ventricle Performance in Totally Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot.

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Despite progresses in surgical correction of Tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary insufficiency and progressive dysfunction of the right ventricle impress its long-term prognosis. In this study we examined the correlations between QRS duration, pulmonary insufficiency and right ventricular performance index. METHODS: We enrolled 57 repaired Tetralogy of Fallot patients. QRS duration on electrocardiogram, pulmonary regurgitation index (regurgitation time to diastolic time ratio), and right ventricular myocardial performance index were measured. FINDINGS: There was a strong inverse correlation between QRS duration and pulmonary regurgitation index. However, significant correlation did not exist between QRS duration and right ventricular myocardial performance index. QRS duration ≥160 ms predicted severe pulmonary regurgitation with 100% sensitivity and 87% specificity. CONCLUSION: Increased QRS duration can predict severity of pulmonary regurgitation.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Asadolah Tanasan, Armen Kocharian, Keyhan Sayadpour Zanjani, Farah K Payravian, Sadat Torabian

Institutions: Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University Kazeron

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

OpenAlex ID: W2144295860

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Cites: 25

Cited by: 2

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