Clinical Significance of Abnormal Electrocardiographic Findings in Individuals Aging With Spinal Injury and Abnormal Lipid Profiles

This study investigates the relationship between abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) findings and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and abnormal lipid profiles. The research found that ECG abnormalities are common in this population, with ST-T wave abnormalities being the most frequently observed. The duration of the spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of abnormal ECG findings, suggesting its importance in cardiovascular health for individuals with SCI.

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  ECG abnormalities were prevalent in 60.5% of the study participants with SCI and abnormal lipid profiles.
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  ST-T wave abnormalities were the most common ECG finding, observed in 35% of the participants.
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  Injury duration was identified as a significant predictor of abnormal ECG findings, independent of age.