Short QT syndrome laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The following correctable secondary causes of a short QT should be ruled out:

• Hypercalcemia
• Digoxin
• Acidosis
• Hyperkalemia