Effect of serum electrolytes within normal ranges on QTc prolongation: a cross-sectional study in a Chinese rural general population

Effect of serum electrolytes within normal ranges on QTc prolongation: a cross-sectional study in a Chinese rural general population

Abstract Background Many previous clinical studies have reported that prolongation of the QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc) is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death and all-cause mortality. This study aimed to explore associations between serum electrolytes and QTc prolo...

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Main Authors: Yintao Chen, Xiaofan Guo, Guozhe Sun, Zhao Li, Liqiang Zheng, Yingxian Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
QTc prolongation
Electrocardiography
Serum electrolytes
Serum potassium
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0906-1

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