The incidence, predictors and outcomes of QTc prolongation in critically ill patients
ConclusionsA QTc ≥500 ms likely represents a marker of illness severity modulated by several risk factors, and carries no independent association with clinically-significant ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Thus, cessation of QT-prolonging medications to prevent arrhythmias may lack clinical benefit.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research