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How do we assess whether the QT interval is abnormal: Myths, formulae and fixed opinion

Geoffrey K. IsbisterSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia;Department of Clinical Toxicology and Pharmacology, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 189-191 | Received 26 Jan 2015, Accepted 27 Jan 2015, Published online: 19 Feb 2015

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