To Study Electrocardiogram (ECG) Changes in Patients of Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction (LVEF 41%-49%) (Code-T0098)
Keywords:
Heart failure, mildly reduced ejection fraction, electrocardiogram, ECG changes, left ventricular ejection fraction, QT prolongation.Synopsis
Introduction: Heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) is characterized by a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ranging from 41% to 49%. The condition often remains underdiagnosed and its pathophysiology poorly understood. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that can reveal electrical abnormalities, which may correlate with heart failure severity. This study aims to analyze ECG changes in patients with HFmrEF, providing valuable insights into the electrocardiographic markers associated with this condition.
Aim and Objectives:
Aim of study is to determine - Electrocardiogram changes in patients of heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (41% - 49%)
Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients diagnosed with HFmrEF based on echocardiographic findings. Standard 12-lead ECGs were recorded for each patient, and specific changes such as heart rate, QRS duration, QT interval, ST-segment changes, and T-wave abnormalities were analyzed. Data was compared with clinical parameters including age, gender, comorbidities, and severity of symptoms.
Results: ECG abnormalities, including prolonged QRS duration, QT interval prolongation, and T-wave inversion, were commonly observed in HFmrEF patients. A significant correlation was found between these ECG changes and the severity of clinical symptoms. Patients with more pronounced ECG alterations had a higher incidence of hospitalization and worse clinical outcomes.
Conclusion: ECG findings in patients with HFmrEF are indicative of electrical disturbances associated with the disease. Prolonged QRS duration and QT interval prolongation may serve as useful markers for assessing disease severity and predicting clinical outcomes in this population.
Keywords: Heart failure, mildly reduced ejection fraction, electrocardiogram, ECG changes, left ventricular ejection fraction, QT prolongation.
