Objective
Ventricular arrhythmias can be seen in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) patients and are thought to be a result of fibrosis or ischemia of the conduction system. Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio are electrocardiographic (ECG) indices to predict ventricular tachyarrhythmia and cardiovascular mortality. We aimed to evaluate Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio in patients with SSc.
Methods
A total of 107 patients with SSc (mean age, 48.6±14.0 years; 96 females) and 100 healthy controls (mean age, 49.4±8.6 years; 90 females) were enrolled. The standard 12-lead ECG was recorded; QTc, Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio were measured. Modified Rodnan skin severity score (MRSSS) calculated for all SSc patients.
Methods
A total of 107 patients with SSc (mean age, 48.6±14.0 years; 96 females) and 100 healthy controls (mean age, 49.4±8.6 years; 90 females) were enrolled. The standard 12-lead ECG was recorded; QTc, Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio were measured. Modified Rodnan skin severity score (MRSSS) calculated for all SSc patients.
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