作者: Curt D Furberg , Teri A Manolio , Bruce M Psaty , Diane E Bild , Nemat O Borhani
DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(92)91231-R
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摘要: Abstract Electrocardiographic abnormalities are often found in older patients, but their prevalence free-living elderly populations is not well-defined. In addition, the clinical significance of many these uncertain. The major electrocardiographic was determined 5,150 adults aged ≥65 years from Cardiovascular Health Study — a study risk factors for stroke and coronary heart disease elderly. Ventricular conduction defects, Q/QS waves, left ventricular hypertrophy, isolated ST-T-wave abnormalities, atrial fibrillation first-degree atrioventricular block were collectively categorized as abnormalities. Prevalence any abnormality 29% entire cohort, 19% among 2,413 participants who reported no history artery or systemic hypertension, 37% 2,737 with hypertension. higher men than women regardless history, tended to increase age. Major waves 5.2%, more half those did report previous myocardial infarction. common irrespective disease.