Several psychiatric medications prolong the QTc interval and place patients at risk of the dreaded torsade de pointes. Some patients are particularly vulnerable to QTc prolongation: the elderly, patients with heart disease and electrolyte imbalances, and patients taking certain medications, like thioridazine and ziprasidone. In this podcast, we provide a step-by-step guide so that you can keep your patients safe from this cardiovascular side effect.

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Published On: 6/18/2023

Duration: 15 minutes, 00 seconds

Victoria Hendrick, MD, and Prabhjot Gill, BS, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.