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The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
The JT Interval ... you use the JT Interval ... Pacing Prolonged JT interval ... with QRS ≥120 ms ... #JTInterval #QTc
QT/QTc- Interval
•	Start of Q-wave to end of the T-wave (time of ventricular depolarization + repolarization).
•	Life threatening
QT/QTc- Interval ... /QTc interval may ... interval is 8 x ... • QT interval ... preceding R-R interval
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
• PR interval < ... rhythm) • PR interval ... Atrial Flutter PR Interval ... /QTC Interval: ... • QT interval is
QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Irregular Rhythms
2 Approaches:
 • Measure and calculate the QTc for
QT / QTc Interval ... (using the RR interval ... interval), and ... for the QT intervals ... #QTc #Interval
Want to remember what drugs prolong the QT interval? Remember COLLAPSE - Kitty Canavan @KathrynCanavan1
#Diagnosis #Peds
drugs prolong the QT ... interval? ... COLLAPSE #Mnemonic #QTc
Common toxicities of antifungal agents. 
CNS = central nervous system; 5-FC = flucytosine; GI = gastrointestinal;
= intravenous; QTc ... = corrected QT ... interval.
QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Wide QRS Complex
 - A wide QRS complex will lead
QT / QTc Interval ... interval that is ... Often use the "JT interval ... prolongation of the QTC ... #QTc #Interval
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
(constant R-R Interval ... (variable R-R interval ... (constant R-R Interval ... (variable R-R interval ... setting of long QT
Normal QT Interval Measurement
General rule: QT interval should be < 1/2 RR interval
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Normal QT Interval ... interval should ... be < 1/2 RR interval ... Bazett's Formula: QTc ... #QTc #Interval
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
and prolongs PR interval ... potential • Prolongs QT ... interval Class ... and prolongs PR interval