Grant: CIHR-ICRH Travel Awards - ICRH / Vascular pool
McMaster University
$1,137.00
QTc Prolongation and its Association with Electrolyte Abnormalities and Psychotropic Drug Use Among Patients With Eating Disorders
FY 2023-24
Summary
This study examined whether pediatric eating disorders (ED), such as anorexia nervosa, inherently cause prolonged QTc intervals, an electrical measurement of heart conduction that when prolonged, can lead to fatal heart rhythms. After reviewing medical records of 264 pediatric patients, this study found that EDs alone did not prolong QTc intervals. Instead, certain psychiatric medications appeared to be a key external factor. Furthermore, calcium and potassium levels were not found to be significant factors. In conclusion, certain psychiatric medications, rather than the ED itself, may increase the risk of QTc prolongation.
Department
Program
CIHR-ICRH Travel Awards - ICRH / Vascular pool
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
495412
Name
Benayon Myles
Region
Ontario
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Prcname2
Special Cases
Projecttitle
QTc Prolongation and its Association with Electrolyte Abnormalities and Psychotropic Drug Use Among Patients With Eating Disorders
Programtype2
Undefined
Orgnameinp2
McMaster University
Cihramount2
$1,137
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
CIHR-ICRH Travel Awards - ICRH / Vascular pool
Keyworddelim
Eating Disorder; Psychotropic Drug; Qtc Prolongation
Abstract
This study examined whether pediatric eating disorders (ED), such as anorexia nervosa, inherently cause prolonged QTc intervals, an electrical measurement of heart conduction that when prolonged, can lead to fatal heart rhythms. After reviewing medical records of 264 pediatric patients, this study found that EDs alone did not prolong QTc intervals. Instead, certain psychiatric medications appeared to be a key external factor. Furthermore, calcium and potassium levels were not found to be significant factors. In conclusion, certain psychiatric medications, rather than the ED itself, may increase the risk of QTc prolongation.
Competitiondate
202309
Approvedterm2
1 yr 0 mth
Pinamesdelim
Benayon, Myles
Approvedterm
1 an 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $1,137~ $0~
