Correlation between Electrocardiogram Changes and Right Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Background: Chronic atrial fibrillation (CAF) induces various electric disturbances, and a single mutation can cause multifarious phenotypes or combinations. Identifying the correlation of electrocardiogram changes corresponding to the disorders of electrical activity with right ventricular systolic function (RVSF) is important for the treatment and prognosis of CAF. Therefore, this study explored the correlation of electrocardiogram changes and RVSF in patients with CAF. Methods: From March 2022, to March 2023, 97 patients with CAF admitted to the Department of Cardiology of our hospital (study group) and 100 normal people who received health examination (control group) were subjected to echocardiogram and electrocardiogram to record relevant parameters for correlation analysis. Results: Significant differences were found in the electrocardiogram indices and right heart function parameters between the two groups. The study group had significantly higher heart rate, QTc interval, QT interval and T wave time than the control group (p < 0.05). The study group showed significantly higher right ventricular end-diastolic volume (RVEDV) and right ventricular end-systolic volume (RVESV), and lower right ventricular stroke volume (RVSV) and right ventricular ejection fraction (RVEF) than the control group (p < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that QTc interval, QT interval, and T wave time were positively correlated with RVESV (p < 0.05); QTc interval, QT interval, and T wave time were negatively correlated with RVSV (p < 0.05); and QTc interval was negatively correlated with RVEF (p < 0.05). Conclusion: A correlation exists between electrocardiogram changes and RVSF in patients with CAF.