Minimizing the risk for QT interval prolongation.
Identification of risk factors present in the medical history should alert physicians to patients at potentially high risk for drug-induced QT interval prolongation. Careful patient monitoring and treatment adjustment will aid physicians in avoiding the complications of QT interval prolongation.
Slama
Thomas G
TG
Department of Infectious Disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents