Incorporation of Pharmacist in Conducting Medication Reviews for Identification of Risk of QT Prolongation: A Neglecting Latent Approach in Cardiology

Sudden cardiac arrest correlates with QT-interval prolongation and torsade de points (TdP). Several medicines frequently used in geriatric aged care populations can cause QT-interval prolongation. Major predisposing factors and QT-prolonging medications enhance QT-interval prolongation incidence in medical inpatients. Pharmacists can help ensure safe drug therapy and in-hospital patient safety by paying attention to QT-interval prolongation and extra risk factors for prolonged QT-interval during medication reconciliation. We recommend pharmacists improve knowledge and awareness of corrected QT-interval prolongation (QTc) when conducting drug reviews. Implementation of Pharmacist-driven QTc monitoring is required to lower the risk of QTc prolongation.