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by th3o6a1d 2283 days ago
For one, hydroxychloroquine, and especially when used in combination with azithromycin, can cause prolongation of an electrocardiogram interval called QT. The degree of QT prolongation is associated with a risk of sudden cardiac death. QT prolongation is an issue in patients with underlying heart disease or electrolyte abnormalities. QT > 500 is associated w/ increased risk of sudden death.