Significance of ST-segment Depression during Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia.
dc.contributor.author | Zaman, Shahana | |
dc.contributor.author | Sayami, Lima Asrin | |
dc.contributor.author | Rahim, Muhammad Abdur | |
dc.contributor.author | Islam, A K M Monwarul | |
dc.contributor.author | Ullah, Mohammad | |
dc.contributor.author | Nabi, Shaila | |
dc.contributor.author | Ali, M Atahar | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-12-16T10:58:34Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-12-16T10:58:34Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: ST-segment depression in ECG is a common finding during paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The exact mechanism and etiology of this ST-segment depression is not always evident. In this study we have tried to evaluate the significance of ST-segment depression during supraventricular tachycardia. Methods: Hospitalized patients for elective electrophysiological study with previous (EPS) history of supraventricular tachycardia with or without ST-segment depression were evaluated clinically, by coronary angiogram and EPS. Data were analyzed by appropriate statistical methods and comparison made between groups with ST-segment depression (Group A) and without ST-segment depression (Group B). Results: Total number of patients was 66. Equal number of patients (33) was in each group. The mean age of patients was 43.8 years. There was female predominance (M:F ratio 2:3). The mean heart rate during supraventricular tachycardia was 161 beats/min. Age, sex, coronary artery disease risk factors and heart rate during an episode of supraventricular tachycardia did not have any significant influence on ST-segment depression. Significant coronary artery disease was found in two patients in Group A and one patient in Group B. Electrophysiological study revealed that Atrio ventricular reentry tachycardia (AVRT) and AV nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) were present in 28 (42.4%) and 38 (57.6%) cases respectively. Patients of group A exhibit AVRT significantly more than patients of group B.The sensitivity of ST-segment depression in correctly diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD) was 66.7% while the specificity was 50.8%. The sensitivity of ST-segment depression in correctly differentiating AVRT was 83.3% while the specificity was 66.7%. The positive predictive value (PPV) and Negative predictive value (NPV) of the test were 75% and 76.9% respectively. Conclusion: ST-segment depression during episode of supraventricular tachycardia is a poor indicator of coronary artery disease. Presence of ST-segment depression can differentiate AVRT from AVNRT. However, >2 mm ST-segment depression was proved to be an excellent predictor of AVRT. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Zaman Shahana, Sayami Lima Asrin, Rahim Muhammad Abdur, Islam A K M Monwarul, Ullah Mohammad, Nabi Shaila, Ali M Atahar. Significance of ST-segment Depression during Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. Cardiovascular Journal. 2015; 7(2): 93-97. | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 2071-0917 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2309-6357 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/168325 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.source.uri | https://banglajol.info/index.php/CARDIO/article/view/22249 | en_US |
dc.subject | ST-segment depression | en_US |
dc.subject | supraventricular tachycardia | en_US |
dc.subject | AVRT | en_US |
dc.subject | AVNRT | en_US |
dc.subject | Coronary artery disease | en_US |
dc.title | Significance of ST-segment Depression during Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |