Abstract

ILLESCAS-GONZALEZ, Edgar et al. QRS-fragmentation: Case report and review of the literature. Arch. Cardiol. Méx. [online]. 2018, vol.88, n.2, pp.124-128. ISSN 1665-1731.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acmx.2016.12.008.

Fragmentation of QRS complex (QRSf) is an easily evaluable, non-invasive electrocardiographic parameter that represents depolarisation anomalies and has been associated with several adverse outcomes, such as sudden death, fibrosis, arrhythmic burden, and a worse prognosis in different conditions, including coronary artery disease (CAD). The case is presented of a 69-year old male referred due to symptoms of chronic stable angina. His electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm, absence of Q waves, but the presence of QRSf in the inferior leads and V4-V6. A Tc-99 myocardial perfusion SPECT scan revealed a fixed perfusion defect in the inferolateral region, corresponding to the finding of QRSf. QRSf is an easily valuable electrocardiographic marker with relative sensitivity, but poor specificity. Its routine clinical application could contribute to an increase in the suspicion of coronary artery disease.

Keywords : Fragmentation of QRS; Sudden death; Prognosis; Coronary artery disease; Cardiomyopathy; México.

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