Effectiveness and limitations of β-blocker therapy in congenital long-QT syndrome
Effectiveness and limitations of β-blocker therapy in congenital long-QT syndrome
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DOI:
10.1161/01.cir.101.6.616
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发表时间:
2000-02-15
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影响因子:
37.8
通讯作者:
Andrews, ML
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作者:
Moss, AJ;Zareba, W;Andrews, ML
Background-beta-blockers are routinely prescribed in congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS), but the effectiveness and limitations of beta-blockers in this disorder have not been evaluated,Methods and Results-The study population comprised 869 LQTS patients treated with beta-blockers. Effectiveness of beta-blockers was analyzed during matched periods before and after starting beta-blocker therapy, and by survivorship methods to determine factors associated with cardiac events while on prescribed beta-blockers. After initiation of beta-blockers, there was a significant (P