Utility of QT interval corrected by Rautaharju method to predict drug-induced torsade de pointes

AbstractIntroduction: New QT correction formulae derived from large populations are available such as Rautaharju’s [QTcRTH = QT * (120 + HR)/180] and Dmitrienko’s [QTcDMT = QT/RR0.413]. These formulae were derived from 57,595 and 13,039 cases, respectively. Recently, a study has shown that they did not experience errors across a wide range of heart rates compared to others.Objectives: (1) To determine the best cut-off value of QTcRTH and QTcDMT as a predictor of torsade de pointes (TdP) and (2) to compare the sensitivity and specificity using the cut-off value of QTcRTH with those of the QTcBazett (QTcBZT), QTcFridericia (QTcFRD), and QT nomogram.Methods: Data were derived from two data sets. All cases aged over 18 years with an exposure to QT-prolonging drugs. Group-1, all cases developed TdP. Data in Group-1 were obtained from systematic review of reported cases from Medline since its establishment until 10 December 2015. Group-2 is composed of those who overdosed on QT prolonging drugs but did not deve...