Why the study?
Common QTc calculation algorithms like Bazett's can artificially prolong QTc on unidentified ECG machine printouts, leading to unnecessary concern and treatment delays for patients prescribed psychiatric medications.
Case Report
Clinicians must be aware that automated ECG machines often use Bazett's algorithm, which can artificially inflate the QTc interval and inappropriately delay necessary psychiatric treatments.
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Preskorn et al. (2021) conducted a case report in QTc prolongation. Bazett's algorithm for QTc calculation was evaluated.
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