Unpacking Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Diagnosis and its Racial Implications via ECG

Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Recognizing the Longstanding Concerns in ECG Interpretation Proficiency

Guest: Mary-Tiffany A. Oduah, M.D.

Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.

In this episode, we delve into the significance and accuracy of diagnosing left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) using ECG, emphasizing the potential variances across racial and ethnic groups. We explore the underlying reasons for these disparities, the implications of a universal LVH diagnostic criterion, and the need for possible race-specific thresholds in cardiological diagnoses.

Topics Discussed

• Diagnosing Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) using ECG
• Variances in specificity and sensitivity for LVH criteria

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