QTc Prolongation Associated With Psychiatric Medications: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of Adult Inpatients

Conclusion Our retrospective review study found that the occurrence of TdP and QTc prolongation was low in this subject population. QT abnormalities were associated with known risk factors, and risk scores correlated well with QTc prolongation. Providers can use the protocol proposed in this study, which incorporates risk scores and the CredibleMeds classification system to determine the need for ECG monitoring and to guide treatment.
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research