Clinical assessment of drug-induced QT prolongation in association with heart rate changes.

F, Extramiana; P, Maison-Blanche; MJ, Cabanis; C, Ortemann-Renon; P, Beaufils; A, Leenhardt

doi:10.1016/j.clpt.2004.10.016

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Clinical assessment of drug-induced QT prolongation in association with heart rate changes.

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Extramiana F

Maison-Blanche P

Cabanis MJ

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>The formulas for heart rate (HR) correction of QT interval have been shown to overcorrect or undercorrect this interval with changes in HR. A Holter-monitoring method avoiding the need for any correction formulas is proposed as a means to assess drug-induced QT interval changes.<h...

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