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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/12/533 |