QT interval prolongation..

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QT interval prolongation..

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docnikki
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03/22/07 - 05:59 AM

Why the basis of therapy is to decrease heart rate? any logic ? thanks

neo335
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03/22/07 - 10:45 PM

i may b able to help u if u can tell me a bit more precisely what u want to know about the reduction in heart rate.. smiling face

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03/23/07 - 01:47 AM

neo335, thanks, I actually read that the basis of therapy to treat prolongation of QT interval is to decreese the heart rate (thats why beta blockers are helpful). I couldnt corelate how decreasing heart rate will bring the Qt interval back to normal. thanks

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