Causes of a prolonged QT interval

Long QT syndrome is an abnormal feature of the heart’s electrical system that can lead to a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia called torsades de pointed. We will cover a study hack to help you remember some of the common medications which can cause QT prolongation.

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[Tino]

Exactly what I needed. Doing a presentation on this topic soon and needed a quick explanation. Thank you again!

[rhyssaunders]

I noticed one in the "Other" category was Antifungals, so it could be the ABCDEF's and be AntiFungals

[TheThylacinus]

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[DouglasCline-hz]

I had a prolonged EKG they told me that it was because of my methadone use.. I have been having heart pain really bad lately and the pain shoots to my head. I been feeling like this for a few months.I take methadone everyday at 135 milgrams.

[AM.Boxing]

Lol, my psychiatrist just prescribes SSRI for the first time today

[jcwittig]

Surprise surprise I take each one of those medications.

[talichni]

Why does ondansetron cause QT prolongation? I know it does it but WHY and HOW?

[numnum]

How to detect prolonged QT interval on ECG paper