Psychiatry glossary

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QTc/QT interval

The interval on an ECG that represents ventricular contraction of the heart. This interval may be prolonged as a result of treatment with some atypical antipsychotics which can result in arrhythmias.

Quetiapine

An atypical antipsychotic.