High-dose benzodiazepine use and QTc interval prolongation, a latent class analysis study
Abstract Benzodiazepine (BDZ) addiction is a widespread and multifaceted phenomenon. For many patients, especially females, the concomitant use of other drugs also increases their risk of QTc prolongation, possibly leading to complications such as seizures and even sudden death. However, the relatio...
Main Authors: | Lorenzo Zamboni, Igor Portoghese, Rebecca Casari, Francesca Fusina, Laura Santin, Luigi Isaia Lecca, Simone Campagnari, Silvia Carli, Thomas Zandonai, Fabio Lugoboni |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Nature Portfolio
2024-01-01
|
Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50489-3 |
Similar Items
-
Polysubstance Use Patterns Among High Dose Benzodiazepine Users: A Latent Class Analysis and Differences Between Male and Female Use
by: Lorenzo Zamboni, et al.
Published: (2022-01-01) -
Case Report: High doses of Zolpidem and QT interval lengthening: Is there a relationship? A case series
by: Simone Campagnari, et al.
Published: (2022-10-01) -
Addiction of High Dose of Benzodiazepine: Verona Detox Approach With Flumazenil
by: Rebecca Casari, et al.
Published: (2022-03-01) -
Benzodiazepines in sport, an underestimated problem: Recommendations for sports medicine physicians’ practice
by: Thomas Zandonai, et al.
Published: (2022-12-01) -
Study protocol—Evoked craving in high-dose benzodiazepine users
by: Lorenzo Zamboni, et al.
Published: (2022-10-01)