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The Relationship between the Frontal QRS-T Angle on ECG and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults

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  • Constantin Ciucurel

    (Department of Medical Assistance and Physical Therapy, University of Pitesti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Elena Ioana Iconaru

    (Department of Medical Assistance and Physical Therapy, University of Pitesti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

Background: The heart’s electrical activity has been the subject of numerous research concerning various physiological parameters. The frontal QRS-T angle (FQRST) is an advanced ECG variable with clinical epidemiological utility. This study aimed to determine the relationship between FQRST and physical activity exposure among young adults. Methods: We recorded the ECG with 12 leads of 124 participants (mean age 20.28 ± 2.23 years, age range 18–27 years). Next, we measured their physical activity level (PAL) with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form (IPAQ), which categorizes activity into three classes: low, moderate, or high. Results: An inferential analysis, based on the Kruskal-Wallis H test and Mann–Whitney U test, revealed a statistically significant difference in FQRST between the three groups of subjects, classified by their PAL ( p < 0.001). We also identified a significant regression model between the body mass index (BMI) and the FQRST ( p < 0.001). Conclusions: The physical activity regime of young adults significantly influences the concordance between ventricular depolarization and repolarization, reflected in the FQRST’s width. Also, we found a regression model between FQRST and BMI with statistical significance.

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  • Constantin Ciucurel & Elena Ioana Iconaru, 2023. "The Relationship between the Frontal QRS-T Angle on ECG and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:3:p:2411-:d:1050737
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    1. Elena Ioana Iconaru & Emilian Tarcau & Manuela Mihaela Ciucurel & Liviu Draghici & Constantin Ciucurel, 2023. "The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Sociodemographic Factors in Romanian Adults in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Period," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(18), pages 1-17, September.

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