Dr. Fitzgerald outlines the mechanism, risks, and clinical consequences of QT prolongation with a variety of medications in this case-based program. Learn about clinical alternatives to the use of select QT-prolonging medications.

After completing this program you will be able to:

• Describe the mechanism of QT prolongation with a variety of medications
• Recognize the symptoms of syncope versus seizure
• Describe the risks, symptoms, and outcomes for torsade(s) de pointe (TdP) and ventricular tachycardia
• Recognize the clinical consequences of prescribing QT-prolonging medications
• Consider clinical alternatives to the use of select QT-prolonging medications
• Learn to use family and health history to evaluate risk of TdP