Clinical Characteristics and Features of Frequent Idiopathic Ventricular Premature Complexes in the Korean Population
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 391-397, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-225167
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Frequent ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) increase the risk of cardiomyopathy (CMP). However, most data regarding VPCs have been obtained from Western population and in-hospital patient-based studies. The objective of this study was to define the clinical characteristics and features of idiopathic VPCs in the Korean population. SUBJECTS ANDMETHODS:
We investigated subjects undergoing transthoracic echocardiography and documented VPC burdens >1% by Holter monitoring in an outpatient clinic at Samsung Medical Center, Korea. We analyzed demographic and clinical features and the nature of the VPCs by electrocardiography (ECG).RESULTS:
A total of 666 patients were registered. Mean age was 54.7+/-16.8 years, and 365 (54.8%) patients were female. Typical VPC-related symptoms, such as palpitation and a dropped beat, were observed in 394 (59.2%) patients. Some patients received beta-blockers (n=95; 14.3%) and anti-arrhythmic agents (n=14; 2.1%). The ECG analysis was performed in 405 patients; 322 (79.5%) exhibited left bundle branch block (LBBB) and 347 (85.8%) exhibited an inferior axis. The precordial R-wave transition was predominantly distributed over V3 in 230 patients (56.6%). Thirty-one patients (4.5%) were diagnosed with VPC-induced CMP.CONCLUSION:
The incidence of frequent VPCs was slightly higher in females, and palpitation was the most frequent complaint. The most common ECG features were LBBB, inferior axis, and late precordial R-wave transition.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Axis, Cervical Vertebra
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Bundle-Branch Block
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Echocardiography
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Incidence
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Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
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Ventricular Premature Complexes
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Electrocardiography
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Korea
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Cardiomyopathies
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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