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A case of QT-interval prolongation precipitated by azithromycin.

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: In summary, we have described a case of significant QT prolongation associated with the use of azithromycin, which occurred in a patient with pre-existing dilated cardiomyopathy. We should be aware of this potentially lethal side effect of azithromycin, which is now one of the most commonly used antibiotics in daily patient care.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Naohisa Matsunaga, Yasuhiro Oki, Alejandro Prigollini

Institutions: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2408019989

FWCI: 0.217

Cites: 7

Cited by: 56

Related to: 10