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'''Diagnosis'''
'''Diagnosis'''
*The diagnosis is by maesurement of the [[Conduction#The_QT_interval|heart rate corrected QT interval]] on the ECG.
*The diagnosis is by maesurement of the [[Conduction#The_QT_interval|heart rate corrected QT interval]] on the ECG, which can be calculated with the [[QT Calculator]].
*Sometinmes the QT interval can be difficult to assess. Read the [[Difficult_QT|guidelines for measurement of difficult QT interval]].
*Sometinmes the QT interval can be difficult to assess. Read the [[Difficult_QT|guidelines for measurement of difficult QT interval]].
*A QTc of > 500ms in patients with Long QT Syndrome is associated with an increased risk for sudden death.<cite>Priori</cite>  
*A QTc of > 500ms in patients with Long QT Syndrome is associated with an increased risk for sudden death.<cite>Priori</cite>