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On modern ECG machines, the QTc is given. However, the machines are not always capable of making the correct determination of the end of the T wave. Therefore, it is important to check the QT time manually.
On modern ECG machines, the QTc is given. However, the machines are not always capable of making the correct determination of the end of the T wave. Therefore, it is important to check the QT time manually.


Alternatives to the Bazzett correction formula are the Fridericia, Framingham and Hodges formulas. The latter two perform better at high heart rates (>100 /min). <cite>Indik</cite>
Alternatives to the Bazzett correction formula are the Fridericia, Framingham and Hodges formulas. The latter two perform better at high heart rates (>100 /min). <cite>Indik</cite><cite>T</cite> Fridericia: QTc = QT{HR/60}1/3, Framingham: QTc = QT + 0.154{1 – (60/HR)}, Hodges: QTc = QT + 1.75 (heart rate - 60).


[[Image:Surawicz.jpg|120px|thumb|right|Dr Surawicz, founder of the tangent method, still active in November 2006, at age 89.]]
[[Image:Surawicz.jpg|120px|thumb|right|Dr Surawicz, founder of the tangent method, still active in November 2006, at age 89.]]
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#Viskin pmid=15922261
#Viskin pmid=15922261
#Indik pmid=16945790
#Indik pmid=16945790
#T pmid=15842424
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[[Category:ECG Course]]
[[Category:ECG Course]]