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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/25404| Title: | Drug-induced QTc-prolongation : risk management in a community pharmacy |
| Authors: | Vandael, Eline Foulon, Veerle |
| Keywords: | Long QT syndrome Arrhythmia -- Treatment Arrhythmia -- Chemotherapy Drugs -- Administration Drugs -- Safety measures |
| Issue Date: | 2017 |
| Publisher: | Malta College of Pharmacy Practice |
| Citation: | Vandael, E., & Foulon, V. (2017). Drug-induced QTc-prolongation : risk management in a community pharmacy. Journal of the Malta College of Pharmacy Practice, 23, 7-12. |
| Abstract: | A prolonged QTc-interval can in rare cases lead to ventricular arrhythmias (Torsade de Pointes) and sudden cardiac death. Most cases of QTc-prolongation are associated with medication, as listed in the QT-drug lists of CredibleMeds. Beside QTc-prolonging drugs, other patient-specific risk factors are associated with this risk. Community pharmacists have an important role in the risk management of QTcprolongation. The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the most important aspects in the risk of QTc-prolongation, to underline the relevance of this risk and to offer tools to help community pharmacists deal with this risk in clinical practice. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/25404 |
| Appears in Collections: | JMCPP, Issue 23 JMCPP, Issue 23 |
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