Identification of Risk of QT Prolongation by Pharmacists When Conducting Medication Reviews in Residential Aged Care Settings: A Missed Opportunity?

Identification of Risk of QT Prolongation by Pharmacists When Conducting Medication Reviews in Residential Aged Care Settings: A Missed Opportunity?

QT interval prolongation is associated with torsade de pointes and sudden cardiac death. QT prolongation can be caused by many drugs that are commonly prescribed in elderly residential aged care populations. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of use of QT-prolonging drugs and to...

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Main Authors: Louise Christensen, J. Rick Turner, Gregory M. Peterson, Mark Naunton, Jackson Thomas, Kwang Choon Yee, Sam Kosari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
qt interval prolongation
torsade de pointes
residential aged care facilities
nursing homes
pharmacist
medication review
elderly
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/11/1866

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