Effects of obesity on QT, RR, and QTc intervals

Alaa El-Gamal; Dympna Gallagher; Ali Nawras; Pragnesh Gandhi; Jorge Gomez; David B. Allison; Jonathan S. Steinberg; Donald Shumacher; Roy Blank; Steven B. Heymsfield

doi:10.1016/S0002-9149(99)80700-0

Effects of obesity on QT, RR, and QTc intervals

Alaa El-Gamal
, Dympna Gallagher
, Ali Nawras
, Pragnesh Gandhi
, Jorge Gomez
, David B. Allison
, Jonathan S. Steinberg
, Donald Shumacher
, Roy Blank
, Steven B. Heymsfield

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	956-959
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Cardiology
Volume	75
Issue number	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9149(99)80700-0
State	Published - 1 May 1995
Externally published	Yes

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