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European Heart Journal 1999 20(16):1158-1165; doi:10.1053/euhj.1998.1445
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QT dispersion as a predictor of long-term mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction and clinical evidence of heart failure

K.S. Spargiasa, S.J. Lindsaya, G.I. Kawarb, D.C. Greenwoodc, J.C. Cowand, S.G. Balla and A.S. Halla,f1

a Institute for Cardiovascular Research, University of Leeds, Yorkshire Heart Center, Leeds, U.K.
b Queen Alia Heart Institute, Amman, Jordan
c Subunit for Medical Statistics, University of Leeds, Leeds, U.K.
d Leeds General Infirmary, Yorkshire Heart Center, Leeds, U.K.

revised November 20, 1999; accepted November 26, 1999 1999

Abstract

Conclusion

QT dispersion, measured from a routine 12-lead ECG following acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure provides independent information regarding the probability of long-term survival. However, the low sensitivity of this electrocardiographic marker limits its usefulness for risk stratification if used in isolation.

Key Words: QT dispersion, myocardial infarction, heart failure

f1 Correspondence: Dr Alistair S. Hall, Institute for Cardiovascular Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, U.K. e-mail:a.s.hall@leeds.ac.uk

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