The Corrected QT Interval (QTc) Calculator is a tool used to adjust the QT interval (a measure of ventricular depolarization and repolarization on an ECG) for heart rate. The QT interval varies with heart rate, and correcting it provides a standardized measurement to assess the risk of arrhythmias like Torsades de Pointes. This is crucial in clinical settings, especially when monitoring patients on medications that may prolong the QT interval.
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