Corrected QT Interval (QTc) Calculator

QTC Form

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What is QTC Calculator ?

Correct a measured QT interval for heart rate using Bazett’s equation.

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How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter or select Heart rate/pulse, QT interval.
  2. Check the unit beside each measurement. For a percentage or rate, use the scale and time period stated in the form.
  3. Choose Calculate, then compare the output with the formula and example below. If you change a value or option, calculate again to update the result.
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Formula Used

RR(seconds)=60/heart rate; QTc=QT/√RR
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Variables Explained

InputWhat it means
Heart rate/pulseUse the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form.
QT intervalUse the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form.
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Worked Example

At 60 bpm, RR=1 second, so a QT of 400 ms gives QTc=400 ms.

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Why Use This Calculator?

Use the calculation to make the method and its inputs easier to check with a healthcare professional. Its meaning depends on the clinical setting and on whether the underlying method is appropriate for that person.

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Common Mistakes

    • Bazett’s correction can be inaccurate at very fast or slow rates; interval measurement also matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this result a diagnosis or treatment instruction?

No. It describes a calculation or score from the supplied information. A qualified clinician must check the measurements, the method’s applicability and the wider clinical picture.

Can I enter the units from any lab report?

Use the units specified in the form and select a conversion only where the page provides one. Different substances need different conversion factors; a mismatch can produce a plausible but incorrect result.

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