Identification of Patients At-Risk of QT Interval Prolongation during Medication Reviews: A Missed Opportunity?

The prolongation of the QT interval is a relatively rare but serious adverse drug reaction. It can lead to torsade de pointes, which is potentially life-threatening. The study’s objectives were: determine the use of QT interval-prolonging drugs in an elderly community-dwelling population a...

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Main Authors: Vera H. Buss, Kayla Lee, Mark Naunton, Gregory M. Peterson, Sam Kosari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/12/533