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What is normal for QTc in newborn?
My son was in the NICU the first few days of his life because he had a low heart rate. Although his heart rate stabilized in a few hours his EKG showed he had a prolonged qt interval. At the hospital they did three EKGs. I just obtained his medical records today and im very confused. The first EKG showed a QTc of 485 (0 days old), the second (1 day old) showed a QTc of 449, and the third (2 days old) showed a QTc of 459. The notes say the first EKG shows prolonged QT and the notes from the second day say, "repeat EKG shows QTC still prolonged" and the third note says his EKG is normal???? Why is 459 normal when it is longer than 449 which was considered prolonged? Is the range for a 1 day old baby different from that of a two day old? Maybe i am reading it wrong? Anyone know? Thank u for your help!
COMMUNITY LEADER
You bet and good luck. It may take a day or two or three, but a cardiologist will respond.
Jon
Jon
I found it! It does say the daily limit has been reached, but I'll keep trying! Thanks for your help!
COMMUNITY LEADER
Go to the heart disease expert forum. It's difficult because they only take a couple questions a day, but keep trying. It's not first come, first served. Rather it opens up by time zone so everyone gets a chance so you may not get in at 8:00 AM but you will at 11:00 AM.
Jon
Jon
Hi! Thank u for your advice! How do I post on the expert forum. I went to forums, selected Heart Rhythm from the Doctors Forums. I copied and pasted my question into the MedHelp Health Answers box on the right hand side, and selected submit. It automatically posted my question in the Medical Support Community - Heart Rhythm forum. Thank you for your help!
COMMUNITY LEADER
Your question may be too complicated for the members here. The doctor may get around to answering, but you may be better off posting on the Expert forum as they take two or three questions per day and the doctor will definitely help. If you don't get on at first, keep trying.
Jon
Jon
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