Quantitative fragmented QRS has a good diagnostic value on myocardial fibrosis in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy based on clinical-pathological study.

Xuanye BiChengzhi YangYunhu SongJiansong YuanJingang CuiFenghuan HuShu-Bin Qiao

Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2020)

HOCM patients with fQRS showed more extensive MF. Q-fQRS was an independent predictor for MF and had a good diagnostic value, with a sensitivity of 66.7% and specificity of 76.7%, in identifying patients with higher fibrotic burden.

Keyphrases

heart failure
left ventricular
high resolution
systemic sclerosis
risk factors
mass spectrometry
structural basis