Frontal QRS - T angle is associated with severity and prognosis of acute pulmonary embolism

The pathological effects of acute pulmonary embolism (APE) on the right ventricle are one of the most important determinants of mortality in patients with APE. Frontal QRS-T angle (fQRSTa) predicts ventricular pathology and poor prognosis in many different cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we...

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Published in:Journal of electrocardiology 2023-07, Vol.79, p.8-12
Main Authors: Algül, Engin, Özbeyaz, Nail Burak, Şahan, Haluk Furkan, Aydınyılmaz, Faruk, Gezer, Emre, Sunman, Hamza, Çimen, Tolga, Tulmaç, Murat
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Language:English
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Acute pulmonary embolism
Frontal plane QRS-T angle
Massive
Mortality
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Summary:The pathological effects of acute pulmonary embolism (APE) on the right ventricle are one of the most important determinants of mortality in patients with APE. Frontal QRS-T angle (fQRSTa) predicts ventricular pathology and poor prognosis in many different cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we investigated whether there is a significant relationship between fQRSTa and APE severity. A total of 309 patients were included in this retrospective study. The severity of APE was classified as massive (high risk), submassive (intermediate risk), or nonmassive (low risk). fQRSTa calculated from standard ECGs. fQRSTa was significantly higher in massive APE patients (p 
ISSN:0022-0736
1532-8430
DOI:10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2023.02.003