Treatment of Psychosis in Parkinson's disease and sudden death. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kyle, Kevin; Bronstein, Jeff M.
• Is Part Of: Parkinsonism & related disorders. Volume 79(2020)
• Page Start: 127
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Parkinson's disease -- Psychosis -- Sudden death -- Neuroleptics -- Pimavanserin; Parkinson's disease -- Periodicals; Movement disorders -- Periodicals; Movement Disorders -- Periodicals; Nerve Degeneration -- Periodicals; Nervous System Diseases -- Periodicals; Parkinson Disease -- Periodicals; Tremor -- Periodicals; Parkinson, Maladie de -- Périodiques; Parkinson's disease; 616.833
• DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2020.08.034
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-8020

Abstract

Highlights: Inappropriate antipsychotic use in PD and the dangers associated with serious complications. The aetiology of increased risk of death associated with neuroleptics deserves further study. Prolonged QT interval is likely a risk factor for sudden death with neuroleptic use.