AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Age gap linked to death after septal reduction in patients 75+
Each five-year higher gap between age estimated from heart electrical recordings and actual age was associated with a 53% higher relative risk of death.Each five-year higher gap between age estimated from heart electrical recordings and actual age was associated with a 53% higher relative risk of death.
Cohort · 190 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied190 older patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
What changedDeath from any cause was 53% higher for each 5-year larger gap between ECG-estimated age and actual age
The catchDifferences in health or surgical risk could still influence results despite matching