Feasibility and accuracy of mobile QT interval monitoring strategies in bedaquiline‐enhanced prophylactic leprosy treatment

• Main Authors: Auke T. Bergeman (Author), Said Nourdine (Author), Alberto Piubello (Author), Zahara Salim (Author), Sofie M. Braet (Author), Abdallah Baco (Author), Silahi H. Grillone (Author), Rian Snijders (Author), Carolien Hoof (Author), Achilleas Tsoumanis (Author), Harry vanLoen (Author), Younoussa Assoumani (Author), Aboubacar Mzembaba (Author), Nimer Ortuño‐Gutiérrez (Author), Epco Hasker (Author), Christian van derWerf (Author), Bouke C. deJong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Some anti‐mycobacterial drugs are known to cause QT interval prolongation, potentially leading to life‐threatening ventricular arrhythmia. However, the highest leprosy and tuberculosis burden occurs in settings where electrocardiographic monitoring is challenging. The feasibility and accura...