Pharmacogenetics of Drug-Induced QT Interval Prolongation: An Update

A prolonged QT interval is an important risk factor for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. QT prolongation can be caused by drugs. There are multiple risk factors for drug-induced QT prolongation, including genetic variation. QT prolongation is one of the most common reasons for withd...

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Main Authors: Niemeijer, Maartje N., van den Berg, Marten E., Eijgelsheim, Mark, Rijnbeek, Peter R., Stricker, Bruno H.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Springer International Publishing 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579250/