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Diagnostic value of T-wave morphology changes during "QT stretching" in patients with long QT syndrome.
Heart rhythm - 1 Nov 2015
Chorin Ehud, Havakuk Ofer, Adler Arnon, Steinvil Arie, Rozovski Uri, van der Werf Christian, Postema Pieter G, Topaz Guy, Wilde Arthur A M, Viskin Sami, Rosso Raphael
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Specific T-wave patterns on the resting electrocardiogram (ECG) aid in diagnosing long QT syndrome (LQTS) and identifying the specific genotype. However, provocation tests often are required to establish a diagnosis when the QT interval is borderline at rest. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether T-wave morphology changes provoked by standing aid in the diagnosis of LQTS and...
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