Open AccessPrevalence of Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances in a Large French Population
Author(s) -
Monin Jonathan,
Bisconte Sébastien,
Nicaise Aurore,
Hornez AnnePia,
Manen Olivier,
Perrier Eric
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
annals of noninvasive electrocardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1542-474X
pISSN - 1082-720X
DOI - 10.1111/anec.12331
Subject(s) - medicine , right bundle branch block , left bundle branch block , intraventricular conduction , bundle branch block , cardiology , aircrew , population , electrocardiography , heart failure , environmental health , aeronautics , engineering
Background Recommendations for the interpretation of electrocardiogram have been published in 2009. The aim of this study was to define the prevalence of intraventricular conduction disturbances (ICoDs) in a large population, using these recommendations. Methods From 01/31/1996 to 09/22/2010, an electrocardiogram was performed at each visit for all aircrew members examined for fitness assessment in an aeromedical center. The prevalence of left bundle branch block (LBBB), right bundle branch block (RBBB), incomplete LBBB, incomplete RBBB, nonspecific intraventricular disturbance (NIVCD), left anterior fascicular block (LAFB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB) was measured and compared by age and gender. Results The global prevalence of ICoD was 3.09% in our population of 69,186 patients. The most frequent types of ventricular blocks were IRBBB (1.25%) and LAFB (1.10%), whereas RBBB (0.46%), LBBB (0.08%), ILBBB (0.03%), NIVCD (0.05%), and LPFB (0.13%) were rare findings. ICoDs are more frequent for males and older age groups (P < 0.001). Discussion Our results are comparable to studies concerning low cardiovascular risks populations. The association between ICoD and cardiovascular diseases needs to be studied in this population.