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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2022

The utility of SYNTAX score predictability by electrocardiogram parameters in patients with unstable angina.

Mohammad Reza Hatamnejad, Amir Arsalan Heydari, Maryam Salimi, Soodeh Jahangiri, Mehdi Bazrafshan, Hamed Bazrafshan

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Mohammad Reza HatamnejadFaculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Amir Arsalan HeydariFaculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Maryam SalimiFaculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Soodeh JahangiriFaculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mehdi BazrafshanFaculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Hamed BazrafshanShiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. hamedbazrafshan@yahoo.com.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundSYNTAX score is one of the risk assessment systems to predict cardiac events in acute coronary syndrome patients. Despite the large number of SYNTAX score benefits, invasive methods such as coronary angiography are necessary to perform the scoring. We hypothesized that ECG parameters could predict the SYNTAX score in unstable angina patients.

methodsDuring the retrospective cohort study, a total number of 876 patients were diagnosed with unstable angina. After applying the exclusion criteria, 600 patients were divided into tertiles based on the SYNTAX scores as low (0-22), intermediate (23-32), and high (≥ 33). The association between ECG parameters and SYNTAX score was investigated.

resultsThe study included 65% men and 35% women with a mean age of 62.4 ± 9.97 years. The delayed transition zone of QRS complex, ST-depression in inferior-lateral territories or/and in all three territories, and T-wave inversion in lateral territory were significant (p < 0.05) independent predictors of intermediate SYNTAX score. High SYNTAX score was predicted by the presence of prolonged P wave duration, ST-depression in lateral territory or/and anterior-lateral territories, ST-elevation in aVR-III leads or/and aVR-III-V1 leads. Among those, all three territories ST-depression (AUC: 0.611, sensitivity: 75%, specificity: 51%) and aVR + III ST-elevation (AUC: 0.672, sensitivity: 50.12%, specificity: 80.50%) were the most accurate parameters to predict intermediate and high SYNTAX scores, respectively.

conclusionThe present study demonstrates that accompanying the STE in the right side leads (aVR, III, V1) with ST-depression in other leads indicates the patients with high SYNTAX score; meanwhile, diffuse ST-depression without ST-elevation is a marker for intermediate SYNTAX score in unstable angina patients and can be applied for early risk stratification and intervention.

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Angina, UnstableCoronary AngiographyElectrocardiographyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedMorbidityPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSurvival RateElectrocardiogramRisk stratificationSYNTAX scoreUnstable angina

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