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Associations of QT prolonging medications with adverse outcomes

Lead Applicant Name :
Vidya Giri Shankar
Project Type :
Research
Approval Date :
24-Jun-2021
References :
Lay Summary :
Many psychiatric (especially antipsychotics) and other medications have a tendency to change the flow of electricity in the heart, which is called QT prolongation. This can affect the way the heart beats, and we want to find out whether prescription of those medications is associated with a higher risk of dying or being admitted to hospital.

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