Lqts drugs

All patients with LQTS should avoid medications contra-indicated in LQTS. A list of these drugs can be found on the net under 'LQT drugs' Those with a long QT

Acquired long QT syndrome (LQTS) is undeniably more frequently encountered in clinical practice as compared to congenital LQTS [1]. Pharmaceutical drugs are by

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a hereditary disease with For more details see www.crediblemeds.org. Table 1. Drugs causing secondary LQTS.

Acquired LQTS usually results from drug therapy, although a number of patient-specific and medication-related factors can enhance the risk of drug-induced LQTS. Other causes of acquired LQTS include electrolyte abnormalities, eating disorders, coronary artery disease, and bradyarrhythmias.

Acquired LQTS Drug-induced LQTS: Usually substances that block potassium outflow during the rapid repolarization phase Electrolyte imbalances:

Acquired long QT syndrome (LQTS) is undeniably more frequently encountered in clinical practice as compared to congenital LQTS [1]. Pharmaceutical drugs are by

Drugs are the most common cause of acquired Long QT syndrome. Cardiac disorders are also a frequent cause of acquired LQTS. Acquired, drug-induced LQTS is

All patients with LQTS should avoid medications contra-indicated in LQTS. A list of these drugs can be found on the net under 'LQT drugs' Those with a long QT

Acquired LQTS Drug-induced LQTS: Usually substances that block potassium outflow during the rapid repolarization phase Electrolyte imbalances: