Problems with Bazett QTc correction in paediatric screening of prolonged QTc interval

• Main Authors: Irena Andršová (Author), Katerina Hnatkova (Author), Kateřina Helánová (Author), Martina Šišáková (Author), Tomáš Novotný (Author), Petr Kala (Author), Marek Malik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Bazett formula is frequently used in paediatric screening for the long QT syndrome (LQTS) and proposals exist that using standing rather than supine electrocardiograms (ECG) improves the sensitivity of LQTS diagnosis. Nevertheless, compared to adults, children have higher heart r...