Clinical Background and Evaluation of Drug-Induced Prolongation of QT Interval
Prolongation of QT/QTc interval during medical treatment can occur not only with cardiovascular drugs but also with non-cardiovascular drugs. It may result in ventricular tachyarrhythmia, a high-risk condition which may trigger sudden cardiac death. Thus, to avoid drug-induced long QT syndrome and s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Arrhythmia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1880427609800173 |