Azithromycin and Myocardial Infarction

Cardiology PGY1 PGY2 PGY3 PGY4

The overuse of azithromycin during COVID-19 led to several issues, including increased resistance to the medication. Initially, concerns centered around QT prolongation, but a recent retrospective study published in JACC: Advances discusses additional risks associated with azithromycin exposure, including ‘long-term subsequent MI,’ ’30-day hospital readmissions,’ and ’30-day incident heart failure among MI patients.’

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