Combined QRS complex and T wave alternans — a new electrocardiographic phenomenon in long QT syndrome: a clinical observation
https://doi.org/10.15829/1560-4071-2024-6036
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Abstract
A previously undescribed electrocardiographic pattern is presented in a female patient with long QT syndrome in the form of combined QRS complex and T wave alternans. Possible electrophysiological mechanisms and prognostic value are discussed
About the Authors
L. M. Makarov
Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Children and Adolescents
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Moscow
A. G. Akopyan
Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Children and Adolescents
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
V. N. Komolyatova
Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Children and Adolescents
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
D. A. Besportochny
Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Children and Adolescents
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Makarov L.M., Akopyan A.G., Komolyatova V.N., Besportochny D.A. Combined QRS complex and T wave alternans — a new electrocardiographic phenomenon in long QT syndrome: a clinical observation. Russian Journal of Cardiology. 2024;29(10S):6036. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15829/1560-4071-2024-6036. EDN: RMHMCY
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