Prolonged T-wave peak–end interval in Down syndrome patients with congenitally normal hearts

Küçük M., Karadeniz C., Ozdemir R., Meşe T.

Pediatrics International, cilt.60, sa.6, ss.513-516, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 60 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/ped.13567
  • Dergi Adı: Pediatrics International
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.513-516
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Down syndrome, Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio, Tp-e/QTc ratio
  • Samsun Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background: Heterogeneity of ventricular repolarization has been assessed using the QT dispersion in Down syndrome (DS) patients with congenitally normal hearts. Novel repolarization indexes, that is, T-wave peak–end (Tp-e) interval and Tp-e/QT ratio, however, have not previously been evaluated in these patients. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio in DS patients without congenital heart defects. Methods: Tp-e interval, Tp-e dispersion, and Tp-e/QT ratio were compared between 160 DS patients and 110 age- and sex-matched healthy controls on 12-lead surface electrocardiogram. Results: Heart rate, Tp-e interval, Tp-e dispersion, Tp-e/QT and Tp-e/QTc ratios were significantly higher in the DS group than the control group. Conclusion: Myocardial repolarization indexes in DS patients with congenitally normal hearts were found to be prolonged compared with those in normal controls. Further evaluation is warranted to elucidate the relationship between prolonged repolarization indexes and arrhythmic events in these patients.