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In some examples of the QT interval it can be difficult to measure a correct QT time. We have made a separate chapter: [[Difficult_QT| Measurement of difficult QT intervals]]. | In some examples of the QT interval it can be difficult to measure a correct QT time. We have made a separate chapter: [[Difficult_QT| Measurement of difficult QT intervals]]. | ||
===Causes of prolonged QT | ===Causes of a prolonged QT interval=== | ||
*Medication (i.e. anti-arrhythmics, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazedes, for a complete list look on [http://www.torsades.org Torsades.org] | *Medication (i.e. anti-arrhythmics, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazedes, for a complete list look on [http://www.torsades.org Torsades.org] | ||
*Inherited [[Long QT syndrome|long QT syndrome]] (LQTS) | *Inherited [[Long QT syndrome|long QT syndrome]] (LQTS) |