QTc Prolongation and Psychotropic Medications

Abstract

Prolongation and Psychotropic Medications. The Work Group had been charged to develop a set of clinical considerations to guide psychiatrists on best practice prescription and monitoring of psychotropic medications that may prolong the QTc interval or increase the risk of torsades de pointes. The Resource Document was supported by and received the official endorsement of the American College of Cardiology. The following summarizes the Work Group report.