Ahmad Al-Azayzih, Walid Al-Qerem, Sayer Al-Azzam, Suhaib Muflih, Belal A Al-Husein, Zelal Kharaba, Roaa J Kanaan, Dania Rahhal
BACKGROUND: Acquired prolonged corrected QT (QTc) interval can lead to life-threatening Torsade de Pointes (TdP) arrhythmia. Multiple risk factors including medications, comorbidities, and electrolyte imbalances contribute significantly to acquired manifestations of the QTc prolongation. Critically ill patients are particularly more vulnerable to TdP due to complex medical conditions, aging, and polypharmacy. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of TdP-associated medication prescribing, identify risk factors for QTc prolongation and TdP, and determine primary predictors of high TdP medication usage in critically ill patients in Jordan...
2024: Vascular Health and Risk Management