QT interval

26 de January de 2021

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In cardiology theQT intervalis measured time between the start of the Q wave and the end of T wave on the electrocardiogram.

If it is abnormally prolonged it can generate ventricular arrhythmias.

The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate (the higher frequency the shorter the interval) and it has to be adjusted to that frequency for its interpretation.

Dr. Juan Sabater-TobellaEuropean Specialist in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EC4)Member of the Pharmacogenomics Research NetworkMember of the International Society of Pharmacogenomics and Outcomes ResearchPresidente de EUGENOMIC®

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Last modified: Nov 20, 2018 @ 5:26 pm