A prolonged QT interval is an irregular heart rhythm. It is a change in how the heart's bottom chambers send signals. In a prolonged QT interval, it takes longer than usual for the heart to recharge between beats. A prolonged QT interval can be seen on a heart test called an electrocardiogram.
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