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ea0020p629 | Reproduction | ECE2009

Prolonged qt (corrected) dispersion in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Sezer Kerem , Pata Ozlem , Camsari Ahmet

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy among females in reproductive ages. PCOS is not accepted only a reproductive pathology but also accepted as a metabolic problem. Prolonged QTc interval showing ventricular repolarization is a major risk factor for the arrhythmias, coronary heart diseases, and sudden cardiac death. Although hyperinsulinism and hyperandrogenism is known as common manifestations of PCOS, there is conflicting data a...