Journal article
Does treatment with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine lead to QTc prolongation in children?
Abstract
Background Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are drugs with a long history of therapeutic use in the prevention of both rheumatologic and infectious diseases. However, the cardiotoxic potential of therapy with these medications, particularly in children, remains a noted concern. Aim of review This review aims to identify whether treatment with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine results in clinically meaningful QTc prolongation and increased …
Authors
Parthasarathy P; Shaikh H; Ryan PM; Mondal T
Journal
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, Vol. 64, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.ppedcard.2021.101465
ISSN
1058-9813