Abstract
We sought to determine whether exercise-induced left bundle-branch block independently predicts mortality and cardiac morbidity. Using a matched control cohort study design, we compared 70 patients who developed this conduction disorder with 70 controls who did not. Kaplan-Meier event rates at 4 years were 19% among cases and 10% among controls. After adjusting for small differences in age, exercise-induced left bundle-branch block remained associated with a higher risk of developing a primary end point.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 30-35 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Cardiology Review |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine