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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 time===
===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)

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