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Cardiology Emergency Medicine Standard clinical practice

Corrected QT Interval (Bazett)

Corrects QT interval for heart rate using Bazett's formula. Identifies prolonged QTc risk.

Score interpretation

Normal (Male) 0–440

QTc ≤440 ms: Normal in males. Low risk of arrhythmia.

→ No action required for QTc alone.

Borderline 441–460

QTc 441–460 ms: Borderline prolonged (note: ≤460 ms is normal for females). Review QT-prolonging medications.

→ Review drug list for QT-prolonging agents. Monitor electrolytes (K⁺, Mg²⁺).

Prolonged 461–500

QTc 461–500 ms: Prolonged. Increased risk of torsades de pointes.

→ Correct electrolytes. Review and stop QT-prolonging drugs. Cardiology review.

Critically Prolonged ≥ 501

QTc > 500 ms: High risk of torsades de pointes and sudden cardiac death.

→ Urgent cardiology review. Stop all QT-prolonging drugs. Continuous cardiac monitoring. Consider IV magnesium.

Interpretation bands for the QTc (Bazett). Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.

References

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📚 MRCEM Revision

Featured in these MRCEM clinical pathways

The QTc (Bazett) is covered in detail — with RCEM/NICE evidence base, indications and pitfalls — in the following exam-focused pathways on our sister siteReviseMRCEM.

MRCEM Primary / Intermediate / OSCE candidates: each pathway includes exam-style questions, RCEM/NICE citations, and FAQ summaries.

Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.