Azithromycin as a cause of QT-interval prolongation and torsade de pointes in the absence of other known precipitating factors

Anna Kezerashvili; Himad Khattak; Aron Barsky; Reza Nazari; John D. Fisher

doi:10.1007/s10840-007-9124-y

Azithromycin as a cause of QT-interval prolongation and torsade de pointes in the absence of other known precipitating factors

Anna Kezerashvili, Himad Khattak, Aron Barsky, Reza Nazari, John D. Fisher

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Abstract

During treatment with azithromycin, a 55 year-old woman developed a newly prolonged QT interval and torsade de pointes in the absence of known risk factors. Female gender and acute renal failure may be considerations in patients treated with azithromycin.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	243-246
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
Volume	18
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-007-9124-y
State	Published - Apr 1 2007

Keywords

Azithromycin
LQTS
QT interval
Torsade de Pointes

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Physiology (medical)

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Azithromycin as a cause of QT-interval prolongation and torsade de pointes in the absence of other known precipitating factors

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