Corrected QT Interval (QTc) Diagnostic App for the Oncological Routine: Development Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous antineoplastic drugs such as chemotherapeutics have cardiotoxic side effects and can lead to long QT syndrome (LQTS). When diagnosed and treated in time, the potentially fatal outcomes of LQTS can be prevented. Therefore, regular electrocardiogram (ECG) assessments are critical to ensure patient safety. However, these assessments are associated with patient discomfort and require timely support of the attending oncologist by a cardiologist.

Objective

This study aimed to examine whether this approach can be made more efficient and comfortable by a smartphone app (QTc Tracker), supporting single-lead ECG records on site and transferring to a tele-cardiologist for an immediate diagnosis.

Methods

To evaluate the QTc Tracker, it was implemented in 54 ca

SUBMITTER: Klier K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10520775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature