Table 4.
Comparison of ECG changes in acute cases of Chagas disease induced by oral vs. vector-borne contamination
| Parada et al11 | Shikanai-Yasuda et al11 | Marques et al | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 58 | 180 | 103 |
| Age range | 17-50 | 1-50 | 5-65 |
| Cases with ECG alterations | 24/58 (41%) | 78/180 (43,4%) | 68/103 (66%) |
| ST T Change | 4/58 (6,9%) | 8/180 (4,4%) | 39/103 (37,86%) |
| Right BBB | 3/58 (5,1%) | 2/180 (1,1%) | 2/103 (1,94%) |
| Atrial fibrilation | 1/58 (1,72%) | Not described | 3/103 (2,9%) |
| Microvoltages | 10/58 (17,2%) | 15/180 (8,3%) | 4/103 (3,88%) |
| Days between symptoms and ECG register | Not described | Not described | 32 dias |