The Independent Relationship of Systemic Inflammation With Fragmented QRS Complexes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes

Çetin M., KOCAMAN S. A., Erdoğan T., CANGA A., DURAKOĞLUGİL M. E., SATIROGLU Ö., ...More

KOREAN CIRCULATION JOURNAL, vol.42, no.7, pp.449-457, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.4070/kcj.2012.42.7.449
  • Journal Name: KOREAN CIRCULATION JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.449-457
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Objectives: QRS complex fragmentations are frequently seen on routine electrocardiograms with narrow or wide QRS complex. Fragmented QRS complex (fQRS) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, sudden cardiac death and recurrent cardiovascular events. In this study, we aimed to interrogate the relationship of systemic inflammation with the presence of fQRS in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).