QT Interval and QT Dispersion in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: Revisiting the Old Theory

Aims: We sought to explore the response of the corrected QT (QTc) interval duration and QT dispersion (QTD) to hemodialysis. Methods: We enrolled 50 patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing regular hemodialysis. Blood samples were drawn for measurement of serum electrolytes, and a 12-lead EC...

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Main Authors: Mohamed A. Alabd, Walid El-Hammady, Ahmed Shawky, Wail Nammas, Mohamed El-Tayeb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-07-01
Series:Nephron Extra
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/328930