News tagged with qt interval

Scientists ID ten genes associated with a risk factor for sudden cardiac death

(PhysOrg.com) -- One minute, he's a strapping 40-year-old with an enviable cholesterol level, working out on his treadmill. The next, he's dead.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Mar 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Rhythm abnormality of unknown origin strongly predicts sudden death risk in heart disease patients

Researchers conducting a large, ongoing study to improve detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death were surprised to discover that a specific heart rhythm abnormality - idiopathic QT interval prolongation - increased ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0