It’s not BS.
The words were chosen VERY carefully: “ Our findings suggest [these drugs] may be associated with an increased risk of serious heart problems and increased risk of death,” she said.
MAY BE. Yes, QTc prolongation is a WELL KNOWN s/e of these drugs, especially when two are used together. IF not managed properly, it is POSSIBLE that a rhythm disturbance can occur which IN RARE CASES can lead to death.
What’s dishonest is the IMPLICATION that under grave danger of death from a disease which these drugs might possibly treat, they should be withheld because of what MIGHT happen.
A does not follow from B in this case.
——MAY BE.-——
As in Roundup may be a cause of cancer or 3m ear lpugs may be a cause of tintinitus.
The shooting of a tort lawyer on the court house steps may be a public service
But why was such a crappy retrospective “study” even conducted???
That’s why I say it’s BS.
except when you have a heart already sick from critical illness or viral cardiomyopathy. Even you should know when the EF is less than 35% there is an enhanced risk of malignant and fatal arrhythmias. The last couple patients i gave hydroxychloroquine to before they negative studies came out had to have it stopped due to Qtc prolongation. Despite what many wish this is not the drug to use in seriously ill patients with Covid