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Tpeak-Tend interval as an index of global dispersion of ventricular repolarization: evaluations using monophasic action potential mapping of the epi- and endocardium in swine.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16374554     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The ECG interval from the peak to the end of the T wave (Tpeak-Tend) has been used as an index of transmural dispersion of ventricular repolarization (DVR). The correlation between the Tpeak-Tend interval and the global DVR, however, has not been well-evaluated. METHODS: Monophasic action potentials (MAPs) were recorded from 51+/-10 epicardial and 64 +/- 9 endocardial sites in the left ventricles of 10 pigs, and from 41+/-4 epicardial and 53+/-2 endocardial sites in the right ventricles of 2 of the 10 pigs using the CARTO mapping system. The end of repolarization times over the epi- and endocardium were measured, and the end of repolarization dispersions over the epicardium (DVR-epi), over the endocardium (DVR-endo) and over both (DVR-total) were calculated. The QTpeak, QTend and Tpeak-Tend intervals as well as the QTpeak and QTend dispersions were obtained from the simultaneously recorded 12-lead ECG. RESULTS: The maximal Tpeak-Tend intervals (57+/-7 ms) were consistent with the DVR-total (58+/-11 ms, p>0.05), and significantly correlated with the DVR-total (r=0.64, p<0.05). However, the mean Tpeak-Tend intervals (44+/-5 ms), and Tpeak-Tend intervals from lead II (41+/-6 ms) and V5 (43+/-5 ms) were all significantly smaller than and poorly correlated with the DVR-total, as were the QTpeak and QTend dispersions (15+/-2 ms vs. 21+/-4 ms). CONCLUSION: The maximal Tpeak-Tend interval may be used as a noninvasive estimate for the global DVR, but not the QTpeak and QTend dispersions, nor the mean Tpeak-Tend interval and that from a single lead.
Authors:
Yunlong Xia; Yanchun Liang; Ole Kongstad; Magnus Holm; Bertil Olsson; Shiwen Yuan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1383-875X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Interv Card Electrophysiol     Publication Date:  2005 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-12-23     Completed Date:  2006-10-12     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9708966     Medline TA:  J Interv Card Electrophysiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  79-87     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Action Potentials / physiology*
Animals
Body Surface Potential Mapping / methods*
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Endocardium / physiology*
Health Status Indicators
Heart Conduction System / physiology*
Pericardium / physiology*
Swine
Ventricular Function*

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