Table 2. QTc interval and laboratory findings of the study groups.
Variable | Hyperthyroidism (n=38) | Controls (n=72) | P value |
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QTc interval (msec) | 434.16±31.98 | 411.31±21.57 | <0.001 |
TSH (µlU/mL) | 0.09±0.29 | 1.31±0.77 | <0.001 |
Free T4 (ng/dL) | 4.55±2.75 | 1.19±0.16 | <0.001 |
QTc interval | <0.001 | ||
Normal | 24 (63.2) | 67 (93.1) | |
Borderline | 7 (18.4) | 4 (5.6) | |
Prolongation | 7 (18.4) | 1 (1.4) |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
QTc, corrected QT; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; Free T4, free thyroxine.