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World J Exp Med. May 20, 2022; 12(3): 44-52
Published online May 20, 2022. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v12.i3.44
Table 2 Tisdale assessment risk score for drug-associated QTc prolongation. A Tisdale score of < 6 predicts low risk, 7-10 medium risk, and > 11 high risk of drug-associated QT prolongation [Adapted from reference 30]
Risk factors
Points
Age ≥ 68 yrs1
Female sex1
Loop diuretic1
Serum potassium (K+) ≤ 3.5 MEq/L2
Admission QTc ≥ 450 ms2
Acute MI (myocardial infarction)2
≥ 2 QTc prolonging drugs3