Selected cardiovascular risk factors and electrocardiographic findings: a Tobago study

ABSTRACT

Cardiovascular risk factors and electrocardiographic findings were evaluated in a rural adult Tobago community. High amplitude R-waves, T-waves items and conduction and rhythm disturbances were the common electrocardiographic findings. Codable items suggestive of ischaemia showed no correlation with age, smoking, cholesterol levels, pulse rate or exercise, but showed a positive correlation in women with high serum uric acid levels and high fasting blood sugar levels, and a negative correlation with alcohol consumption in men (AU)