Corrected QT interval prolongation associated with intravenous haloperidolin acute coronary syndromes

Authors
Douglas, PH Block, PC
Citation
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
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
352 - 355
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200007)50:3<352:CQIPAW>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
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.