Title: A Descriptive Study: Electrocardiographic and Echocardiographic Profile of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Rajarajeswari Hospital (Cardiology Department)
Authors: Dr Rajiv Girdhar, Dr Aashish Dilip Rayapati, Dr Abhishek L Loonavat
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i2.79
Abstract
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a syndrome characterized by cardiac enlargement and impaired systolic function of one or both ventricles. Due to increased awareness of this condition along with improvement in diagnostic techniques, dilated cardiomyopathy is being recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
Aim: Understanding the electrocardiographic and echocardiographic profile of DCM patients coming to Rajarajeswari hospital in bangalore.
Material and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 101 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy from the year Nov 2017 to Nov 2019. ECG and 2D Echocardiography was done among all these patients using standard techniques.
Results: Among the 101 study participants having DCM, almost all patients showed changes in ECG and 2D Echocardiography. The most common ECG changes observed were ST-T changes (93%) followed by sinus tachycardia (63.36%). The most common 2D Echo findings observed were left ventricular diastolic dimension > 5.2cm (93%) followed by left ventricular systolic dimension >3.9cm (90%) and reduced left ventricular contractility (84%).
Conclusion: Regular echochardiographic and electrocardiographic screening of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy is very important to identify and prevent complications among them
Keywords: Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Electrocardiographic profile, Echocardiographic profile, Arrhythmias.
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