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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2024

Can prolonged P-R interval predict clinical outcomes in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome patients?

Mohammad Zareei, Hossein Zareiamand, Mahsa Kamali, Nasim Ardalani, Ata Ebrahimi, Maryam Nabati

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  1. [Advances in the application of the HEART score in patients with acute coronary syndromes].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026
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Mohammad ZareeiFaculty of Medicine, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.
Hossein ZareiamandDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of medicine, Islamic Azad University, Sari branch, Sari, Iran.
Mahsa KamaliCardiovascular Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Nasim ArdalaniFaculty of Medicine, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.
Ata EbrahimiFaculty of Medicine, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.
Maryam NabatiDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. Dr.mr.nabati@gmail.com.

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backgroundThe present study aimed to respond to clinical question, can prolonged P-R interval predict clinical outcomes in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome patients?

methodsThis descriptive-analytical study was conducted on cardiac patients. All of the non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS) including non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina patients included in the study. Then they divided into two groups: prolonged P-R interval and normal P-R interval. The patients who had a history of digoxin and calcium channel blocker use, using antiarrhythmic drugs, known valvular or congenital heart disease and connective tissue, unreadable P-R interval and cardiac block were excluded. Data were collected using the questionnaire consisted demographic data and clinical outcomes and a follow-up part was completed by one of the researchers.

resultsFinally, 248 patients completed the study. The results showed both of the two groups had significant differences in terms of the history of myocardial infarction (MI) (p = 0.018), the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (p = 0.004), heart rate (p = 0.042), inverted T wave (p = 0.017), anterior ST- segment depression (p = 0.008), normal report of coronary angiography (CAG) (p = 0.003), three vessels disease (p = 0.043), left main lesion (p = 0.045) and SYNTAX score (p = 0.032) based on the CAG report. The results of six-month follow-up showed although, the frequency of ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular death were higher in prolonged P-R interval groups. The chi-square test showed this difference was statistically non-significant (p > 0.05). The multivariate logistic regression model revealed non-significant relationships between prolonged P-R interval and SYNTAX score, significant CAD, three-vessel disease, inverted T wave, anterior ST depression, heart rate and HDL.

conclusionsBased on the results of our study the six-month follow-up showed non-significant outcomes. Further studies are recommended to assess the long-term outcomes.

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Acute Coronary SyndromeCoronary Artery DiseaseMyocardial InfarctionNon-ST Elevated Myocardial InfarctionAngina, UnstableCoronary AngiographyElectrocardiographyHeart BlockHumansClinical outcomeCoronary angiographyEchocardiographyElectrocardiographyP-R intervalST-elevation

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