Bassam Ghanem says routine ECG screening before starting ciprofloxacin in all patients is outdated and should be reserved for high-risk patients.
If you’re still recommending routine ECGs before starting ciprofloxacin in all patients — please stop.
This is outdated practice.
QT risk is low in patients without risk factors, and blanket screening adds no value.
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