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Electrocardiographic changes in tetanus: a serial study.

R C Mitra1, R D Gupta, R B Sack

  • 1Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan and Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Calcutta.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|June 1, 1991
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Serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) in generalized tetanus patients revealed common abnormalities like sinus tachycardia and prolonged QT intervals. The spatial QRS-T angle showed significant differences between survivors and non-survivors, offering prognostic value.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Generalized tetanus is a severe condition with potential cardiac complications.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) findings in tetanus patients are not fully characterized.
  • Assessing prognostic indicators in tetanus is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate serial electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in patients with generalized tetanus.
  • To identify common ECG abnormalities associated with tetanus.
  • To evaluate the prognostic significance of the spatial QRS-T angle in tetanus.

Main Methods:

  • Serial ECGs were recorded in 20 male patients with generalized tetanus.
  • Patients were monitored daily for the first week, then every 2-3 days.

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  • The spatial QRS-T angle was calculated to assess prognostic value.

    • Main Results:

    • Sinus tachycardia (85%), prolonged QT interval (60%), and ST-T abnormalities (60%) were frequent ECG findings.
    • An abnormally wide spatial QRS-T angle (>55 degrees) was observed in both survivors and non-survivors at admission.
    • Widening of the spatial QRS-T angle correlated with non-survival, and narrowing with recovery, showing statistical significance (p<0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Common ECG abnormalities in tetanus include sinus tachycardia and QT interval prolongation.
    • The spatial QRS-T angle, particularly its changes over time, may serve as a significant prognostic indicator in tetanus patients.
    • Serial ECG monitoring, including spatial QRS-T angle assessment, can aid in predicting outcomes in tetanus.