| Prevalence and significance of increased intraventricular velocities in healthy elderly subjects. | |
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PMID: 15010744 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Heart murmurs are common in the elderly and increased intracavitary velocities (IIV) within the left ventricle have been reported to be a cause of systolic murmur. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence and functional significance of IIV in healthy elderly subjects METHODS: Ambulatory healthy elderly subjects were recruited from community centres and seniors' apartments. They were screened using a structured questionnaire and then underwent a comprehensive history and physical examination. Electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and 6-min walk test were performed on the same day. RESULTS: Four of the 88 subjects were excluded because of significant valvular dysfunction. Ten of the remaining 84 subjects had IIV and their demographics were similar to those of the 74 subjects without IIV. Echocardiographic parameters including left ventricular size and mass were similar between the two groups. Left ventricular mass index was lower in subjects with IIV (P=0.02). Both groups had similar 6-min walk results. CONCLUSIONS: In the healthy elderly who do not have valvular disease or left ventricular hypertrophy, IIV is uncommon and does not appear to have functional significance. |
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Authors:
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Abdulhalim Kinsara; Fauzi Ramadan; Kwan-Leung Chan |
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Canadian journal of cardiology Volume: 20 ISSN: 0828-282X ISO Abbreviation: Can J Cardiol Publication Date: 2004 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-03-10 Completed Date: 2004-04-23 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8510280 Medline TA: Can J Cardiol Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 201-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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King Khalid National Guard Hospital, Jeddad, Saudi Arabia. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Aortic Valve Stenosis / physiopathology, ultrasonography Atrial Function / physiology Blood Flow Velocity / physiology* Echocardiography, Doppler Female Heart Atria / ultrasonography Heart Ventricles / ultrasonography Humans Hypertension / physiopathology Male Prevalence Prospective Studies Reference Values Rest / physiology Valsalva Maneuver / physiology Ventricular Function |
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