Effect of anthracyclines and isoflurane on QTc interval
Background: Anaesthetics and anthracyclines can affect the QT interval of the electrocardiogram (ECG). This study investigated whether the use of isoflurane in anthracyclines pretreated patients may induce or augment the QT prolongation to an arrhythmogenic level. Materials and methods: Fifty-four f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2014-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110184913000937 |