title: QT prolongation and torsades de pointes with psychotropic agents.
abstract: The unexpected and catastrophic cardiovascular effects of psychotropic drugs are well described albeit uncommon. The list of drugs which have been associated with prolonging QT interval and hence potentially causing Torsades de pointes is exhaustive. The insight into the plausible mechanisms are largely unclear. However, the practical implications of anticipating and recognizing QT prolongation cannot be overemphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology and Head, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Nagaraj
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Chilkunda Raviprakash
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Venkatesh
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Shambu Sunil
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Psychotropic agents; QT interval; torsades de pointes