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Pharmacogenetics of Drug-Induced QT Interval Prolongation: An Update

Authors :
Niemeijer, M.N. (Maartje)
Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den
Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark)
Rijnbeek, P.R. (Peter)
Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno)
Niemeijer, M.N. (Maartje)
Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den
Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark)
Rijnbeek, P.R. (Peter)
Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno)
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

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 withdrawal of d

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
application/pdf, Drug Safety vol. 38 no. 10, pp. 855-867, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn957099780
Document Type :
Electronic Resource
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007.s40264-015-0316-6