Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitor Medication on QTc Interval in Memory Clinic Patients
We found no statistically significant association between ChEI use and QTc interval prolongation or an increased proportion of pathological QTc values during ChEI treatment. Larger studies are warranted to establish evidence-based recommendations on ECG monitoring during ChEI medication.
Authors
- Ville L. Langén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2382-7962)
- Maria Nuotio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8050-6084)
- H. Isotalo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8923-4152)
- Laura L. Ekblad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5863-8088)
- Joanna Karoliina Lehtovaara
Institutions
- University of Turku (FI)
- Turku University Hospital (FI)
- Turku PET Centre (FI)
- Varsinais-Suomen Sairaanhoitopiiri (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Pharmacotherapy
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10600280251328530
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Suomen Lääketieteen Säätiö