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The Repolarization Period during the Head-Up Tilt Test in Children with Vasovagal Syncope

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  • Ewelina Kolarczyk

    (Department of Propaedeutics of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland)

  • Grażyna Markiewicz-Łoskot

    (Department of Nursing and Social Medical Problems, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland)

  • Lesław Szydłowski

    (Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University in Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Background: Electrocardiography (ECG) and the head-up tilt test (HUTT) are vital in clinical work-up in children with vasovagal syncope (VVS). Ventricular repolarization parameters (QT) measured during the HUTT can be indicative of electrical instability; however, these parameters are not frequently assessed. This study aimed to investigate if ventricular repolarization parameters measured during the HUTT could be indicative of future ventricular arrhythmias in children with syncope. Methods: The shape and amplitude of the T-wave and parameters of the repolarization period (QT, QTpeak, Tpeak-Tend) were evaluated in a resting ECG performed on the first day of hospitalization and in ECGs performed during three phases of the HUTT. Results: In the after-tilt phase of the HUTT, 19/30 children displayed a change in T-wave morphology. QTc was significantly longer in VVS I compared to that in VVS II patients, but not in the controls ( p = 0.092). Conclusions: We need further follow-up studies to establish the clinical importance of abnormal dynamics of the repolarization period in children with VVS and negative HUTT. Therefore, children with abnormal T-wave refraction and prolonged duration of the TpTe should remain under the care of a cardiological outpatient.

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  • Ewelina Kolarczyk & Grażyna Markiewicz-Łoskot & Lesław Szydłowski, 2020. "The Repolarization Period during the Head-Up Tilt Test in Children with Vasovagal Syncope," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:6:p:1908-:d:332805
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    1. Joanna Jaromin & Grażyna Markiewicz-Łoskot & Lesław Szydłowski & Agnieszka Kulawik, 2021. "Diagnostic Value of the TpTe Interval in Children with Ventricular Arrhythmias," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-18, November.
    2. Grażyna Markiewicz-Łoskot & Ewelina Kolarczyk & Bogusław Mazurek & Marianna Łoskot & Lesław Szydłowski, 2020. "Prolongation of Electrocardiographic T Wave Parameters Recorded during the Head-Up Tilt Table Test as Independent Markers of Syncope Severity in Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-14, September.

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