Why the study?
Does corrected QT interval prolongation increase mortality and length of hospitalization in acutely ill patients?
Does corrected QT interval prolongation increase mortality and length of hospitalization in acutely ill patients?
QT prolongation is highly prevalent (24%) in acutely ill patients and is associated with significantly increased odds of mortality and longer hospital stays.
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QTc monitoring may aid risk stratification in acute illness; leaves open causality and intervention effects.
Pickham et al. (2011) studied this question.
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