0126: Evolution of early repolarization patterns after 5 years in a military population at low cardiovascular risk and practical implications in military medical expertise

Autor: Marie Piquemal, Jacques Mansourati, Philippe Castellant, Nicolas Paleiron, Gwénolé Rohel, Ulric Vinsonneau, Martine Gilard, Philippe Paule, Louis Marie Heintz, Vanida Pangnarind-Heinz, Jerome Abalea
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements. 7(1)
ISSN: 1878-6480
DOI: 10.1016/s1878-6480(15)71673-3
Popis: Aim The French military population is a young and athletic population with a high prevalence of early repolarization patterns (ERP) compared to the general population. Screening of military officers at risk of sudden death (SD) is a priority in military medical expertise. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of ERP and its evolution over a period of 5 years in a specific asymptomatic population, free of heart disease and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods From March to December 2008, we prospectively collected the ECGs of military officers enlisted into the submarine forces of France. For 5 years (until 2012), the military officers included in the study underwent a clinical examination twice per year. A new ECG was carried out 5 years after the initial one. Results 250 male subjects were included (mean age 22.87±0.5 years). The prevalence of ERP was 19.2%. The most common appearance was an elevation of a slurring type J point (31/48 or 64.5%) in inferolateral leads (18/48 or 37.8%). After 5 years, the prevalence of ERP was identical to that of the previous period (19.2%) with no change in appearance, distribution and amplitude in 47 subjects (97.9%). Repolarization changed in 2 patients (1 occurrence of ERP and 1 disappearance). During the 5 years of follow-up, the subjects remained asymptomatic Conclusion ERP is common in our population of young, athletic and asymptomatic military officers and changes little in 5 years
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