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World J Cardiol. Mar 26, 2021; 13(3): 42-45
Published online Mar 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i3.42
Survey concerning internal medicine physicians and prolonged QT interval: Knowledge and treatment practices
Elizabeth Wendl, Nelson Telles, Geoff C Wall
Elizabeth Wendl, Department of Medical Education, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Nelson Telles, Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Geoff C Wall, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Geoff C Wall, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed study design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data, drafted the article or revised it critically for important intellectual content, approved the version to be published, agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No of the authors have real or potential conflicts of interest pertaining to this work.
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Corresponding author: Geoff C Wall, BCPS, FCCP, PharmD, Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States. geoff.wall@drake.edu
Received: October 19, 2020
Peer-review started: October 19, 2020
First decision: December 1, 2020
Revised: December 3, 2020
Accepted: January 13, 2021
Article in press: January 13, 2021
Published online: March 26, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Knowledge of drugs that prolong the QTc interval and patient risk factors varies significantly among internal medicine physicians and trainees.