Obesity and hypertension contribute to prolong QRS complex duration among middle-aged adults.

Dillon J DzikowiczMary G Carey

Published in: Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc (2019)

Increased BMI and an interaction between BMI and systolic BP were independently associated with prolongation of the QRS complex. Determination of the underlying cardiac structures responsible prolongation of the QRSd is recommended for further research.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
middle aged
left ventricular
weight gain
cardiac resynchronization therapy
body mass index
heart failure
metabolic syndrome
drug induced
insulin resistance
weight loss
type diabetes
high resolution
physical activity
skeletal muscle
atrial fibrillation
arterial hypertension