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Automated T‐wave analysis can differentiate acquired QT prolongation from congenital long QT syndrome

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Prolongation of the QT on the surface electrocardiogram can be due to either genetic or acquired causes. Distinguishing congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) from acquired QT prolongation has important prognostic… Click to show full abstract

Prolongation of the QT on the surface electrocardiogram can be due to either genetic or acquired causes. Distinguishing congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) from acquired QT prolongation has important prognostic and management implications. We aimed to investigate if quantitative T‐wave analysis could provide a tool for the physician to differentiate between congenital and acquired QT prolongation.

Keywords: long syndrome; wave analysis; acquired prolongation; congenital long; prolongation

Journal Title: Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology
Year Published: 2017

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