Class of 2017 Abstract / Objectives: To assess the incidence of medication-induced corrected QT (QTc) interval in patients taking two or more QTc prolonging medications and to identify which risk factors are associated with QTc prolongation. Methods: This retrospective chart review examined QTc prolongation in adult patients admitted to Banner University Medical Center South Campus (BUMC South) received at least two QTc prolonging medications. Patients were assessed for risk factors of QTc prolongation, number of QTc prolonging drugs received, and presence of QTc prolongation. Results: Of the patients who received two, three, or four or more QTc prolonging drugs, 43.4%, 67.3%, and 45.5%, experienced QTc prolongation, respectively (p < 0.05). Those who received three QTc prolonging drugs had a greater incidence of QTc prolongation compared to those who received two (p = 0.0089) or four or more (p = 0.049) QTc prolonging drugs. There was no difference in incidence of QTc prolongation in those receiving two versus four drugs (p = 0.084). The incidence of QTc prolongation was associated with risk factors including a history of cardiovascular diseases, electrolyte disturbances, and being female (p < 0.05). Conclusions: An increase in the number of QTc prolonging drugs received was not associated with a corresponding increase in the incidence of QTc prolongation. Being female, having electrolyte disturbances, or a history of cardiovascular disease may increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

Class of 2015 Abstract / Objectives: The goals of this study were to determine how frequently azithromycin and moxifloxacin were used in combination with other drugs that cause QTc prolongation, describe the effects these combinations have on QTc interval length, determine the incidence of QTc prolongation in patients on these medication combinations, and identify risk factors associated with QTc interval prolongations in patients on these medication combinations. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients who received at least two doses of azithromycin or moxifloxacin. It was noted whether these patients received other medications that prolonged the QTc interval. ECG information was grouped into daily phases depending on whether the patient was at baseline, receiving antibiotic therapy, QTc prolonging medication therapy, or concomitant therapy. These data were compared using a repeated measures ANOVA. Results: Patients received concomitant antibiotic-QTc prolong medication therapy in 70% of cases analyzed. In all patients on concomitant therapy there was no significant difference in any measured ECG data (all p-values > 0.26). In those who were on azithromycin and experienced QTc prolongation there was a significant difference in RR interval length (p=0.034). In those that experienced QTc prolongation on moxifloxacin there was a significant difference in QT (p=0.0033) and QTcF (p=0.0089) length. Conclusions: These medication combinations are used frequently in the hospital. These medications may not increase the QTc interval length in the general population but more research is warranted in this area to confirm this finding.

Introdução: A cardiotoxicidade aguda e subaguda pode ser caracterizada pelo prolongamento do intervalo QT corrigido (QTc) e demais medidas derivadas do intervalo QTc, como: a dispersão do intervalo QTc (QTdc) e a dispersão transmural da repolarização (DTpTe). No entanto, ainda não foi determinado se pacientes com neoplasia de mama submetidas ao esquema quimioterápico com antraciclina, ciclofosfamida e taxano (ACT) podem apresentar prolongamento do intervalo QTc, da QTdc e da DTpTe. Os objetivos deste estudo foram 1. avaliar o efeito da quimioterapia ACT no intervalo QTc, 2. avaliar o efeito da quimioterapia ACT na QTdc e na DTpTe, 3.avaliar os biomarcadores cardioespecíficos como a troponina e o peptídeo natriurético do tipo B (BNP), e 4. avaliar manifestações clínicas de cardiotoxicidade, como a presença de: arritmias cardíacas, insuficiência cardíaca (ICC), angina e morte cardiovascular em pacientes com neoplasia de mama. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de coorte prospectivo em que 23 pacientes com neoplasia de mama não metastática foram acompanhadas durante o tratamento quimioterápico com o esquema ACT. As medidas do intervalo QTc, da QTdc e da DTpTe foram determinadas pelo eletrocardiograma (ECG) de 12 derivações antes do início da quimioterapia (basal), após a primeira fase com antraciclina e ciclofosfamida (AC), e ao final do tratamento com taxano (T). Biomarcadores como troponina e BNP também foram analisados. Resultados: Quando comparado aos valores basais, houve prolongamento do intervalo QTc após a primeira fase da quimioterapia - AC, 439,7 ms ± 33,2 vs 472,5 ms ± 36,3, (p = 0,001) e ao final do tratamento com taxano, 439,7 ms ± 33,2 vs 467,9 ms ± 42,6, (p < 0,001). A dosagem média de troponina sérica, quando comparada aos valores basais, apresentou elevação após o término da primeira fase da quimioterapia - AC, 6,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 22,0] vs 23,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 85,0], (p < 0,001) e ao final do tratamento com taxano, 6,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 22,0] vs 25,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 80,0], (p < 0,001). A QTdc, a DTpTe e os níveis séricos de BNP não mostraram diferenças com significância estatística. Durante o seguimento clínico não houve nenhum óbito e nenhuma constatação de angina, ICC e arritmias cardíacas. Conclusão: Em pacientes com neoplasia de mama não metastática submetidas à quimioterapia com esquema ACT, houve prolongamento do intervalo QTc e elevação dos níveis séricos de troponina / Background: Acute and subacute cardiotoxicity are characterized by prolongation of the corrected QT interval (QTc) and other measures derived from the QTc interval, such as the QTc dispersion (QTdc) and the transmural dispersion of repolarization (DTpTe). Although anthracyclines prolong the QTc interval, it is unknown whether breast cancer patients who undergo a chemotherapy regimen with anthracycline (A; doxorubicin), cyclophosphamide (C) and taxane (T; ACT regimen) may present with QTc, QTdc and DTpTe prolongation. Methods: Twenty-three patients with breast cancer were followed up in a prospective study during ACT chemotherapy. QTc, QTdc and DTpTe measurements were determined by a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) prior to chemotherapy (baseline), after the first phase of anthracycline and cyclophosphamide (AC), and after T treatment. Biomarkers such as troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) were also measured. Results: When compared to baseline values, the QTc interval showed a statistically significant prolongation after the AC phase (439.7 ± 33.2 msec vs 472.5 ± 36.3 msec, p = 0.001) and after T treatment (439.7 ± 33.2 msec vs 467.9 ± 42.6 msec, p < 0.001). Troponin levels were elevated after the AC phase (23.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 85.0] vs 6.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 22.0], p < 0.001) and again after T treatment (25.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 80.0] vs 6.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 22.0], p < 0.001) compared to the baseline values. Conclusion: In patients with non-metastatic breast cancer who underwent ACT chemotherapy, a statistically significant QTc prolongation and an elevation in serum troponin levels were observed

Introdução: A cardiotoxicidade aguda e subaguda pode ser caracterizada pelo prolongamento do intervalo QT corrigido (QTc) e demais medidas derivadas do intervalo QTc, como: a dispersão do intervalo QTc (QTdc) e a dispersão transmural da repolarização (DTpTe). No entanto, ainda não foi determinado se pacientes com neoplasia de mama submetidas ao esquema quimioterápico com antraciclina, ciclofosfamida e taxano (ACT) podem apresentar prolongamento do intervalo QTc, da QTdc e da DTpTe. Os objetivos deste estudo foram 1. avaliar o efeito da quimioterapia ACT no intervalo QTc, 2. avaliar o efeito da quimioterapia ACT na QTdc e na DTpTe, 3.avaliar os biomarcadores cardioespecíficos como a troponina e o peptídeo natriurético do tipo B (BNP), e 4. avaliar manifestações clínicas de cardiotoxicidade, como a presença de: arritmias cardíacas, insuficiência cardíaca (ICC), angina e morte cardiovascular em pacientes com neoplasia de mama. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de coorte prospectivo em que 23 pacientes com neoplasia de mama não metastática foram acompanhadas durante o tratamento quimioterápico com o esquema ACT. As medidas do intervalo QTc, da QTdc e da DTpTe foram determinadas pelo eletrocardiograma (ECG) de 12 derivações antes do início da quimioterapia (basal), após a primeira fase com antraciclina e ciclofosfamida (AC), e ao final do tratamento com taxano (T). Biomarcadores como troponina e BNP também foram analisados. Resultados: Quando comparado aos valores basais, houve prolongamento do intervalo QTc após a primeira fase da quimioterapia - AC, 439,7 ms ± 33,2 vs 472,5 ms ± 36,3, (p = 0,001) e ao final do tratamento com taxano, 439,7 ms ± 33,2 vs 467,9 ms ± 42,6, (p < 0,001). A dosagem média de troponina sérica, quando comparada aos valores basais, apresentou elevação após o término da primeira fase da quimioterapia - AC, 6,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 22,0] vs 23,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 85,0], (p < 0,001) e ao final do tratamento com taxano, 6,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 22,0] vs 25,0 pg/mL [min-max. 6,0 - 80,0], (p < 0,001). A QTdc, a DTpTe e os níveis séricos de BNP não mostraram diferenças com significância estatística. Durante o seguimento clínico não houve nenhum óbito e nenhuma constatação de angina, ICC e arritmias cardíacas. Conclusão: Em pacientes com neoplasia de mama não metastática submetidas à quimioterapia com esquema ACT, houve prolongamento do intervalo QTc e elevação dos níveis séricos de troponina / Background: Acute and subacute cardiotoxicity are characterized by prolongation of the corrected QT interval (QTc) and other measures derived from the QTc interval, such as the QTc dispersion (QTdc) and the transmural dispersion of repolarization (DTpTe). Although anthracyclines prolong the QTc interval, it is unknown whether breast cancer patients who undergo a chemotherapy regimen with anthracycline (A; doxorubicin), cyclophosphamide (C) and taxane (T; ACT regimen) may present with QTc, QTdc and DTpTe prolongation. Methods: Twenty-three patients with breast cancer were followed up in a prospective study during ACT chemotherapy. QTc, QTdc and DTpTe measurements were determined by a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) prior to chemotherapy (baseline), after the first phase of anthracycline and cyclophosphamide (AC), and after T treatment. Biomarkers such as troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) were also measured. Results: When compared to baseline values, the QTc interval showed a statistically significant prolongation after the AC phase (439.7 ± 33.2 msec vs 472.5 ± 36.3 msec, p = 0.001) and after T treatment (439.7 ± 33.2 msec vs 467.9 ± 42.6 msec, p < 0.001). Troponin levels were elevated after the AC phase (23.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 85.0] vs 6.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 22.0], p < 0.001) and again after T treatment (25.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 80.0] vs 6.0 pg/mL [min-max: 6.0 - 22.0], p < 0.001) compared to the baseline values. Conclusion: In patients with non-metastatic breast cancer who underwent ACT chemotherapy, a statistically significant QTc prolongation and an elevation in serum troponin levels were observed