QTc: how long is too long?
Population
Patients evaluated for congenital long QT syndrome, including asymptomatic individuals with borderline QTc…
Design
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Discussion
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Implication
Guides precise QTc assessment in athletes with suspected LQTS; leaves open prospective validation of current guidelines.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients evaluated for congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS), including asymptomatic individuals with borderline QTc and athletes.
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Intervention
QTc measurement, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and genetic testing
Accurate 12-lead ECG interpretation and QTc measurement are essential for the diagnosis and management of congenital long QT syndrome, particularly in borderline cases and athletes.
Cite This Study
Johnson et al. (2009) studied this question.