Effects of obesity on QT, RR, and QTc intervals

In conclusion, the results of the present study demonstrate that QTc interval duration is significantly associated with relative body mass and fatness. The underlying mechanisms and clinical significance of these findings remain unknown and are important topics for future investigation. Finally, obe...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1995-05, Vol.75 (14), p.956-959
Main Authors: El-Gamal, Alaa, Gallagher, Dympna, Nawras, Ali, Gandhi, Pragnesh, Gomez, Jorge, Allison, David B., Steinberg, Jonathan S., Shumacher, Donald, Blank, Roy, Heymsfield, Steven B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arrhythmias, Cardiac - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Body Mass Index
Cardiac arrhythmia
Electrocardiography
Female
Humans
Male
Medical research
Medical sciences
Metabolic diseases
Middle Aged
Obesity
Obesity - complications
Obesity - physiopathology
Regression Analysis
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Summary:In conclusion, the results of the present study demonstrate that QTc interval duration is significantly associated with relative body mass and fatness. The underlying mechanisms and clinical significance of these findings remain unknown and are important topics for future investigation. Finally, obesity may be one of the most common causes of prolonged QTc intervals.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(99)80700-0