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Advanced EKGs - The QT Interval and Long QT Syndrome

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Explore the intricacies of measuring the QT interval and delve into the causes of long QT syndrome in this comprehensive 23-minute video. Learn about the normal range of the QT interval, discuss debated questions surrounding its measurement, and understand the proper techniques for accurate assessment. Examine various etiologies of prolonged QT intervals, including congenital long QT syndrome (LOTS). Gain insights into the potentially fatal arrhythmia torsades de pointes and its relationship to QT abnormalities. Additionally, briefly touch upon short QT syndrome to round out your understanding of QT interval-related conditions.

Syllabus

Intro
What is the QT interval?
Normal Range of the QT interval
Debated Questions
How to Measure the QT interval
Etiologies of a Prolonged QT interval
Congenital LOTS
Long QT Syndrome
Short QT Syndrome

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