Serial electrocardiogram recordings revealed a high prevalence of QT interval prolongation in patients with tuberculosis receiving fluoroquinolones
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Date Issued
2023-05-31
Author(s)
Ju, Ke-Shiuan
Lee, Ren-Guey
Lin, Hsien-Chun
Chen, Jin-Hua
Hsu, Bi-Fang
Van Dong, Nguyen
Yu, Ming-Chih
Lee, Chih-Hsin
Abstract
Fluoroquinolones, crucial components of treatment regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), are associated with QT interval prolongation and risks of fatal cardiac arrhythmias. However, few studies have explored dynamic changes in the QT interval in patients receiving QT-prolonging agents.
Subjects
Fluoroquinolones; QT interval prolongation; Toxicity; Tuberculosis; Variability
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Type
journal article