Ph. Douglas et Pc. Block, Corrected QT interval prolongation associated with intravenous haloperidolin acute coronary syndromes, CATHET C IN, 50(3), 2000, pp. 352-355
We report on three patients with acute coronary syndromes who developed CT
interval prolongation associated with intravenous haloperidol use. One deve
loped ventricular fibrillation, We also review 21 such patients from the li
terature. Haloperidol should be used with caution and QT intervals monitore
d closely in patients with coronary ischemia who may be prone to ventricula
r ectopy. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.