Article
Prevalence and clinical correlates of QT prolongation in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
European heart journal - 1 May 2011
Johnson Jonathan N, Grifoni Camilla, Bos J Martijn, Saber-Ayad Maha, Ommen Steve R, Nistri Stefano, Cecchi Franco, Olivotto Iacopo, Ackerman Michael J
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Congenital or acquired QT prolongation is a risk factor for life-threatening arrhythmias. In patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the QT interval may be intrinsically prolonged. However, the prevalence, cause, and significance of QT prolongation among patients with HCM are unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: After exclusion of patients on QT-prolonging drugs, a blinded, retrospective analysis of...
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