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Old 10-15-2008, 08:56 AM
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QT at the chronic pain link.

It is the timing of the heart beat measured on paper.
The longer the timing, the longer the QT segment.
You can read more about it here:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lon...ndrome/DS00434

Normal people may develop this from drug interactions, or you may be born with this tendency. Electrolyte disturbances make it worse, or may trigger it. Also strenuous physical activity may do it. Recreational drugs like X and Cocaine, Meth, may trigger it. Combinations of prescription drugs may trigger it.

It can be screened for with an EKG.
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