A Comprehensive Review on the Electrocardiographic Manifestations of Cardiac Sarcoidosis: Patterns and Prognosis.
Hritvik JainMohammed Dheyaa Marsool MarsoolAmogh VermaHamza IrfanAbdullah NadeemJyoti JainAman GoyalSiddhant PasseyShrey GoleMahalaqua Nazli KhatibQuazi Syed ZahiruddinAbhay M GaidhaneSarvesh RustagiPrakasini SatapathyPublished in: Current cardiology reports (2024)
The exact pathogenesis of CS is still unclear, but it stems from an abnormal immunological response triggered by environmental factors in individuals with genetic predisposition. CS presents with non-cardiac symptoms; however, conduction system abnormalities are common in patients with CS. The most common electrocardiographic (ECG) signs include atrioventricular blocks and ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Distinct patterns, such as fragmented QRS complexes, T-wave alternans, and bundle branch blocks, are critical indicators of myocardial involvement. The application of advanced ECG techniques such as signal-averaged ECG, Holter monitoring, wavelet-transformed ECG, microvolt T-wave alternans, and artificial intelligence-supported analysis holds promising outcomes for opportune detection and monitoring of CS. Timely utilisation of inexpensive and readily available ECG possesses the potential to allow early detection and intervention for CS. The integration of artificial intelligence models into ECG analysis is a promising approach for improving the ECG diagnostic accuracy and further risk stratification of patients with CS.