Near death experience with Hydroxychloroquine
- Marcel Filart
- May 7, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: May 10, 2020
It’s my patient’s near death experience not mine BTW. Just wanted the title to sound catchy. But I have witnessed, for the first time, the sequence of arrhythmic events caused by Plaquinil. I have never seen it unfolding at point of care. Although, I know about the QT changes in theory, I didn’t realized how serious it could get until recently. I’ve never seen these day by day EKG changes because Plaquinil was never used in the acute care setting with really acutely ill patients.
Now, Im thinking that maybe some deaths may be due to this. I see Plaquinil being prescribed at the Nursing homes so often nowadays. I also know that some doctors are prescribing it in the outpatient setting. Shockingly, people are self medicating it (even buying it online).
I think, this should not be given without a continues heart monitoring or daily EKG in sick elderly pts AND should never ever be given with azithromycin. Combining these meds, is double jeopardy for arrhythmia.
Case in point
70 yo confirmed w/ Covid-19 admitted to the hospital.
Day 1 of Hydroxychloroquine
EKG looking 👍
Day 2: ❤️ rhythm still good. QT- 0.36 / QTc=0.37
Day 4: 🤔 QT interval starts to widen QTc = 0.43
Day 5: ❤️ Rhythm begin to look funky. Hydroxychloroquine was stopped! QT > 0.50
Rhythm acting weird. Seeing some AV Nodal activity
Wider QRS
Day 6: QT still wide. QRS getting thinner
Day 7: Rhythm starts to look normal again. QT now out of danger zone
Day 20: The Pt looking a lot better. Still Covid PCR + but recovered... discharged home much improved
This is really a nice and informative, containing all information and also has a great impact on the new technology. Thanks for sharing it I also wanna talk about the best ABAP developers in Europe.
Boost your online visibility and drive traffic with expert SEO strategies. Nexpulse7 offers tailored solutions to help your business rank higher on search engines and stay ahead of the competition.
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. Thanks... Check our best wedding planner reno nv.
Thanks for sharing this insightful post! For those in need of reliable Semi Truck Repair Service or Trailer Repair Services, Venus Truck Shop offers expert Truck Repair Services and Semi Truck Repair Services designed to keep your fleet running smoothly. Their professional team provides top-notch repairs and maintenance, ensuring durability and performance. If you’re searching for trusted service providers, Venus Truck Shop is a name you can count on.
Great insights shared here! For those looking to maintain their fleet’s performance, Texas Truck Repair offers top-notch commercial truck transmission repair and reliable truck body repair services. If you’re searching for a trusted truck repair shop or need truck preventive maintenance near me, they provide expert truck body work and comprehensive truck preventive maintenance to keep your vehicles running smoothly. Their expertise in commercial truck repair and truck transmission repair makes them a go-to choice for all heavy-duty needs.