The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Frontal QRS-T Angle in Pregnant Women Undergoing Cesarean Section with Spinal Anesthesia
Mehmet Tercan,
Tugba Bingol Tanriverdi,
Nurseda Komurcu
et al.
Abstract:Background and objectives: The frontal QRS-T angle is a novel parameter of myocardial repolarization. Weight gain during pregnancy and physiological changes during a cesarian section may affect the frontal QRS-T angle. We aimed to assess the effect of body mass index (BMI) on the frontal QRS-T angle in pregnant women undergoing cesarean section with spinal anesthesia. Method and materials: This study included 90 pregnant women. BMI was calculated for all pregnant women. The study population was divided into tw… Show more
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