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ST-segment changes during tilt table testing for postural tachycardia syndrome: correlation with exercise stress test results

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Abstract

Background

Prior studies have reported ECG (Electrocardiogram) changes during tilt table testing (TTT), specifically during repolarization with ST-segment and T-wave changes. The correlation with ischemic evaluation remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of ST-segment changes during TTT in a young, otherwise healthy population of patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and correlate them with exercise stress test results.

Methods

Two hundred and fifty-five patients with POTS who underwent TTT and an exercise treadmill test (ETT) were analyzed.

Results

Forty-five had ST-segment changes/depressions during TTT (91% female, average age 36 years). Of the 45, three had ST-segment depression during ETT; all three had negative exercise stress echocardiograms (ESEs). Two others had ST-segment depressions on ETT (but not TTT), with negative ESEs.

Conclusion

In a cohort of young, female, otherwise healthy patients with POTS, ST-segment changes occurred in a significant portion (18%) of patients during TTT. When evaluated with exercise stress testing, these patients had no evidence of underlying ischemia on ETT or ESE.

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  • 06 September 2019

    Unfortunately, the 3rd author name was incorrectly published in the original publication. The complete correct name is given below.

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  1. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, J2-2, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA

    Ramya Vajapey, Erika Hutt Centeno, Erik H. Van Iterson, Haitham M. Ahmed & Kenneth A. Mayuga

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Vajapey, R., Hutt Centeno, E., Van Iterson, E.H. et al. ST-segment changes during tilt table testing for postural tachycardia syndrome: correlation with exercise stress test results. Clin Auton Res 30, 79–83 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-019-00633-9

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