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QTc calculator

QTc calculator

Example:

(standard paper speed 25 mm/sec)

x 0.04 s/small box = 

x 0.04 s/small box =

n1 = 9

n2 = 24

OR

Congenital long QT syndrome 

Acquired causes of long QT

           Anorexia nervosa, Alcohol

           Bradycardia, Brain

           Coronary artery disease, Cardiomyopathy

           Drugs (see below), Diet (liquid protein)

           Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia), Endocrine (hypothyroid)

Drugs causing QT interval prolongation

Anti-Arrhythmics e.g. procainamide, disopyramide, Amiodarone, Sotalol 

Anti-Anginals e.g. Ranolazine

Anti-Biotics e.g. Macrolides, Fluoroquinolones, Bactrim, azoles

Anti-psyChotics: 1st gen>2nd gen (chlorpromazine, haloperidol, risperidone)

Anti-Depressions: SSRIs, TCAs

Anti-Emetics: (5-HT3 antagonists) ondansetron, also droperidol

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