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Electrocardiographic and echocardiographic profile of patients with heart failure

Rodrigo M Lenarduzzi Júnior1, Omar P de Almeida Neto2, Leila Ak Pedrosa1

  • 1Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro Uberaba, Brazil.

American Journal of Cardiovascular Disease
|February 4, 2022
PubMed

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This study analyzed electrocardiographic and echocardiographic data from 81 heart failure (HF) patients, revealing common comorbidities like hypertension and arrhythmias. Findings highlight the need for further diagnostic research in cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) significantly impacts patient lives and incurs substantial public health expenditure.
  • There is a recognized scarcity of diagnostic research in cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and analyze the electrocardiographic and echocardiographic profile of patients diagnosed with heart failure (HF).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, quantitative, and descriptive research design.
  • Data collected from 81 heart failure patients at Hospital das Clinicas of Uberlandia.
  • Analysis of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic parameters.

Main Results:

  • The study included 81 patients with an average age of 66.75 years.
  • Average diagnosis time was 5-6 years, with a Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) of 40.88±11.97%.
  • High prevalence of comorbidities: systemic arterial hypertension (82.72%), arterial disease (30.86%), and cardiac arrhythmias (35.80%).

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a significant public health burden.
  • The findings underscore the importance of diagnostic research for future guideline development in HF management.
  • Further research is needed to address the scarcity of diagnostic studies in CVD.

Keywords:
Heart failureclinical profileechocardiographyelectrocardiography

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