Relationship between premature ventricular complexes and stroke mortality in the general population.
J Electrocardiol
; 77: 41-45, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Predictors for increased stroke mortality identify those who may need closer monitoring and better hospital care. While the link between premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and incident ischemic stroke has been reported, studies on the association with fatal stroke are non-existent. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We examined the association of PVCs with stroke mortality in 8047 participants (56.5 ± 0.39 years, 53% women, 80.9% Non-Hispanic Whites) without prior history of stroke from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. National Death Index was used to identify the date and cause of death. PVCs were detected from 12lead standard electrocardiograms. Cox proportional hazard analysis was used to examine the association between any PVC with stroke mortality.RESULTS:
Approximately 2.1% (n = 134) participants had PVCs at baseline. Over a median follow-up of 22 years, 337 fatal strokes occurred. More strokes occurred in participants with baseline PVCs compared to those without (unadjusted cumulative incidence of stroke 9.5% vs. 2.5% respectively, p-value 0.001). In a multivariable-adjusted model, the presence of PVC was associated with an increased risk of stroke mortality (HR (95%CI) 2.50 (1.15-5.43). This association was stronger in participants with coronary heart disease (CHD) than those without it (HR (95%CI) 5.98 (2.2-16.2) vs. 1.97 (0.75-5.1) respectively; interaction-p = 0.008).CONCLUSIONS:
PVCs are associated with an increased risk of stroke mortality, especially among individuals with CHD. Whether improved hospital care or modifying PVCs could change outcomes should be examined in prospective studies.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Complejos Prematuros Ventriculares
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Enfermedad Coronaria
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Accidente Cerebrovascular
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Año:
2023
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