Development and Validation of a Risk Score to Predict QT Interval Prolongation in Hospitalized Patients

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Authors

James E. Tisdale · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Heather A. Jaynes · Indiana University Indianapolis

Joanna R. Kingery · University of Indianapolis

Noha A. Mourad · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Tate N. Trujillo · Indiana University Health

Brian R. Overholser · Indiana University Indianapolis

Richard J. Kovacs

Abstract

A risk score using easily obtainable clinical variables predicts patients at highest risk for QTc interval prolongation and may be useful in guiding monitoring and treatment decisions.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias ECG Monitoring and Analysis Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes

Volume 6, Issue 4, pp. 479-487

DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.113.000152

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