“MethaDo or MethaDon’t: The arrhythmogenic potential of opioids”
Dr. Ian Ruiz
Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use
Tuesday, March 15
12pm – 1pm
Learning objectives:
- To explore the physiologic basis by which methadone may prolong the QTc interval as well as current trends in the literature.
- To understand the rationale behind current recommended practices and how we might endeavour to further reduce the potential risks associated with high dose methadone.
What’s New in Addiction Medicine is a lunch-time series featuring clinicians and researchers who will deliver the latest research and information on novel, evidence-based addiction medicine topics.
This free series is geared towards the needs and interests of individuals operating in a healthcare or research setting, however, the public and other interested stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Raman Jawanda at [email protected].