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Escitalopram-induced QTc prolongation and its relationship with KCNQ1, KCNE1, and KCNH2 gene polymorphisms.
Journal of affective disorders - 15 Feb 2024
Chen Zimu, Xu Zhi, Gao Chenjie, Chen Lei, Tan Tingting, Jiang Wenhao, Chen Bingwei, Yuan Yonggui, Zhang Zhijun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Escitalopram can cause prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram (ECG). However, only some patients get pathological QTc prolongation in clinic. We investigated the influence of KCNQ1, KCNE1, and KCNH2 gene polymorphisms along with clinical factors on escitalopram-induced QTc prolongation. METHODS: A total of 713 patients prescribed escitalopram were identified and had at least one ECG...
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