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The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
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QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Irregular Rhythms
2 Approaches:
 • Measure and calculate the QTc for
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Normal QT Interval Measurement
General rule: QT interval should be < 1/2 RR interval
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QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Wide QRS Complex
 - A wide QRS complex will lead
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TCA Overdose on EKG
 • Sinus tachycardia
 • QRS prolongation
 • QT prolongation
 • Rightward deviation
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QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Prominent U Wave
If the U wave is distinct from the
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EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
Flattened T waves QT ... • QT interval is ... = QT / √ RR - ... thumb: a normal QT ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Short QT Syndrome
Short QT syndrome (SQTS) is a very rare, recently described syndrome in which an
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Electrocardiographic Features of Digoxin Toxicity
 • Virtually any arrhythmia is possible. None specific for digoxin toxicity
Shortening of QT ... interval • "Scooped ... digitalis #Toxicity #Electrocardiogram ... ecg #toxicology #cardiology ... #diagnosis
Torsades de Pointes 
•Precipitated by drugs that prolong the QT interval 
•Class IA antidysrhythmics (procainamide, quinidine)
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