Microvolt T-Wave Alternans for the Risk Stratification of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmic Events
A Meta-Analysis
Anil K. Gehi, MD*,*,
Russell H. Stein, MD ,
Louise D. Metz, MD and
J. Anthony Gomes, MD, FACC*
* Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
Department of Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York

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Figure 1 Summary estimate of the relative risk of abnormal microvolt T-wave alternans in subjects with congestive heart failure.
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Figure 2 Summary estimate of the relative risk of abnormal microvolt T-wave alternans in subjects after myocardial infarction.
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Figure 3 Positive predictive value of abnormal microvolt T-wave alternans in three populations of subjects. CHF = congestive heart failure; MI = myocardial infarction.
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