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An analysis of the electrocardiogram QT interval [PDF]
No reports testing the efficacy of the use of the QT/RR ratio
Koehler, N.R. +4 more
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The importance of the epinephrine provocation test for the hidden type-1 congenital long QT syndrome
Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a genetic channelopathy associated with a high incidence of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults. QT interval prolongation is typically the primary finding on the electrocardiography (ECG) recordings ...
Adem Atici +3 more
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Bedaquiline Correlation to QT Interval Prolongation in DR-TB Patients
Introduction: The regimen of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is Bedaquiline. One of the adverse events is QT interval prolongation, which can increase the risk of Torsade de Pointes (TdP) and lead to death. DR-TB patient screening before starting the
Vandu Primadana +2 more
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Screening for QT Prolongation in the Emergency Department: Is There a Better “Rule of Thumb?” [PDF]
Introduction: Identification of QT prolongation in the emergency department (ED) is critical for appropriate monitoring, disposition, and treatment of patients at risk for torsades de pointes (TdP).
Friedman, Ari B. +2 more
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Prolonged QT interval: A tricky diagnosis? [PDF]
Prolonged heart-rate adjusted QT intervals on the electrocardiogram (ECG) are associated with an increased risk far coronary heart disease and sudden death. However, the diagnosis of the prolonged QT interval is hampered by lack of standards.
Bemmel, J.H. (Jan) van +6 more
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Increased Short-Term Beat-To-Beat Variability of QT Interval in Patients with Acromegaly. [PDF]
Cardiovascular diseases, including ventricular arrhythmias are responsible for increased mortality in patients with acromegaly. Acromegaly may cause repolarization abnormalities such as QT prolongation and impairment of repolarization reserve enhancing ...
Baczkó, István +13 more
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EFFECT OF ANAESTHESIA ON THE QT INTERVAL [PDF]
A prolonged electrocardiographic QT interval may be harmful during general anaesthesia. It may be prudent, therefore, to select anaesthetic agents which have the least effect on the QT interval. In a controlled study, propofol has been shown to have less effect on the QT interval than thiopentone (P less than 0.05).
S. Vohra +4 more
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Recently, the effects of QT interval prolongation have received more attention among clinicians, industry, and official regulatory agencies. Some have advocated the total elimination or discontinuing development of drugs which prolong the QT interval. In
Tetsunori Saikawa, MD +2 more
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Beyond a prolonged QT interval [PDF]
A hypocalcaemia case is presented with convulsions, electrocardiogram (ECG) changes and laboratory findings suggestive of osteomalacia. This case constitutes a rare presentation of osteomalacia-induced hypocalcaemia.
Hani Alfayed +3 more
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QT prolongation in HIV-positive patients: Review articleKey points
Introduction: Antiretrovirals have immensely increased the average life expectancy of HIV-positive patients. However, the incidence of QT interval prolongation and other arrhythmias has also increased. Methods: Pubmed and Google Scholar were searched for
Jing Liu +5 more
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