Frequency of Electrocardiogram-Defined Cardiac Conduction Disorders in a Multi-Institutional Primary Care Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disorders affecting cardiac conduction are associated with substantial morbidity. Understanding the epidemiology and risk factors for conduction disorders may enable earlier diagnosis and preventive efforts.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to quantify contemporary frequency and risk factors for electrocardiogram (ECG)-defined cardiac conduction disorders in a large multi-institutional primary care sample.

Methods

We quantified prevalence and incidence of conduction disorders among adults receiving longitudinal primary care between 2001 and 2019, each with at least one 12-lead ECG performed prior to the start of follow-up and at least one ECG during follow-up. We defined conduction disorders using curated terms extracted from ECG diagnostic statemen

SUBMITTER: Haimovich JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312782 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature