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Electrocardiography (ECG) models can predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk without physical exams. Adding simple questionnaires further improves the accuracy of these ECG-based CVD risk prediction tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • The role of electrocardiography (ECG) in community cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment, independent of traditional examinations, remains underexplored.
  • Developing accessible tools for early CVD risk identification is crucial for preventive strategies in diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate novel ECG-based models for predicting future cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
  • To assess the added value of simple questionnaire-based variables to ECG models for enhanced CVD risk prediction.

Main Methods:

  • Developed and validated ECG-based models using a derivation cohort (n=3734) and an external validation cohort (n=1224) of Chinese adults aged ≥40 years.
  • Utilized a hybrid algorithm to screen hundreds of ECG characteristics for predicting CVD events (coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure).
  • Constructed an ECG-questionnaire model by incorporating simple questionnaire-based predictors.

Main Results:

  • The ECG-only model demonstrated comparable performance to traditional clinical risk factor models (C-statistic: 0.690).
  • Incorporating questionnaire-based variables significantly improved CVD risk prediction performance (C-statistic: 0.734).
  • The combined model improved risk classification accuracy, correctly assigning 17.4% more participants to appropriate risk groups.

Conclusions:

  • ECG-based models, with or without questionnaire data, accurately predict future CVD risk independently of physical and laboratory examinations.
  • These validated ECG models hold significant potential for integration into routine clinical practice for proactive CVD risk management.