Fragmented QRS complexes-a novel but underutilized electrocardiograhic marker of heart disease

Crit Pathw Cardiol. 2013 Dec;12(4):181-3. doi: 10.1097/HPC.0b013e31829e005d.

Abstract

The electrocardiogram is the mainstay approach for diagnosing a myocardial infarction (MI). The diagnosis of an old MI and the identification of myocardial scar via the electrocardiogram are difficult because there are no other specific signs for a non-Q-wave MI. In this article, we will review the fragmented QRS and its role in identifying myocardial scar and depolarization abnormalities in patients with coronary artery disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / physiopathology*
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*
  • Prognosis
  • Sensitivity and Specificity