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1
Q

What, electrically, does the QT interval represent?

A

Ventricular depolarization (QRS complex) to ventricular depolarization (end of T-wave).

2
Q

What, mechanically, does the QT interval represent?

A

Isovolumetric contraction of the ventricle to isovolumetric relaxation.

3
Q

The QT interval is (proportional/inversely proportional) to heart rate.

A

inversely proportional

4
Q

An abnormally prolonged QT is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias, especially _______.

A

Torsades.

5
Q

Congenital short QT syndrome has been found to be associated with an increased risk _____, _____, and _____.

A

paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, v-fib, sudden cardiac death.

6
Q

In what leads should the QT interval be measured?

A

Lead II or V5-V6 (this closely approximate the actual axis of the heart).

7
Q

The corrected QT interval (QTc) estimates what the QT would be at what heart rate?

A

60 BPM

8
Q

The QTc allows comparison of the QT interval over different____, allow comparison of QT over time.

A

heart rates

9
Q

QTc is prolonged if > _____ ms in men or > ____ ms in women

A

440; 460

10
Q

QTc > ______ is associated with increased risk of torsades de pointes

A

500