QT interval prolongation related to psychoactive drug treatment: a comparison of monotherapy versus polytherapy

QT interval prolongation related to psychoactive drug treatment: a comparison of monotherapy versus polytherapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several antipsychotic agents are known to prolong the QT interval in a dose dependent manner. Corrected QT interval (QTc) exceeding a threshold value of 450 ms may be associated with an increased risk of life threatening arrhythmias....

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Main Authors: Piccinelli Marco, Bonzano Alberto, Jogia Jigar RS, Caverzasi Eduardo, Montomoli Cristina, Brambilla Paolo, Vicentini Alessandro, Sala Michela, Barale Francesco, De Ferrari Gaetano M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Subjects:
antipsychotic
antidepressant
proarrhythmia
QTc interval
Online Access:http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/4/1/1

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