You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


(J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9:e016887 DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.120.016887.)32463308

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of the editors or of the American Heart Association.

For Sources of Funding and Disclosures, see page 2.

See Article by Ramireddy et al.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 viral pandemic causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) begs for rapid and innovative treatments. While most patients have mild symptoms, some will become critically ill and are straining existing clinical resources in many places around the world. In addition to flu like symptoms, acute cardiac manifestations in hospitalized patients in Wuhan, China, included cardiac injury (7.2%), shock (8.7%), and arrhythmia (16.7%).[1](#jah35212-bib-0001){ref-type="ref"}

Several pharmacological therapies have been suggested including repurposing of existing drugs such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, which were first developed in the World War II era for treatment and prophylaxis of malaria. These drugs were developed before modern drug safety surveillance programs, including the recognition that some drugs can cause long QT syndrome and the ventricular arrhythmia torsades de pointes. The concept that chloroquine might be effective in treating COVID‐19 viremia stems from in vitro work done during the severe acute respiratory syndrome era nearly 20 years ago. In February of this year, Chinese virologists reported that chloroquine and its less toxic derivative hydroxychloroquine could stop infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in vitro.[2](#jah35212-bib-0002){ref-type="ref"} Emerging clinical trials from China and France suggest potential benefit using chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, sometimes combined with the macrolide antibiotic azithromycin, to treat acute COVID‐19 patients resulting in more rapid reduction in viral shedding and possible improved clinical outcomes.[3](#jah35212-bib-0003){ref-type="ref"}, [4](#jah35212-bib-0004){ref-type="ref"} However, the available data are scant and far from conclusive at this point. There is growing interest in using these agents for treatment of acute COVID‐19 as well as for prophylaxis, with clinical trials underway around the world including the United States (see ClincialTrials.gov). Given limited treatment options for COVID‐19, off‐label use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, sometimes with azithromycin, is currently widespread. Besides drug shortages and limiting the availability of the drugs for patients relying on them for treatment of some rheumatological disorders, is there the potential for other unanticipated adverse consequences?

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine were recognized as impacting the electrophysiological properties of the heart decades ago. Clinically, they can prolong the QT interval that could potentially initiate ventricular arrhythmias including torsades de pointes. Chloroquine is known to be an open channel blocker of the hERG 1A and 1A/1B potassium channel that in the heart underlies the repolarizing potassium current I~Kr~; chloroquine binds to the common drug‐binding site in the channel pore. Block of I~Kr~ is the principal cause of drug‐induced long QT syndrome. Chloroquine also binds to cardiac sodium, calcium, and inward rectifier potassium channels to potentially cause QRS widening and conduction abnormalities. In a recent review of cardiac complications attributed to long‐term chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine use, cardiac conduction disorders and heart failure were the most common findings.[5](#jah35212-bib-0005){ref-type="ref"} The drugs have active metabolites and have relatively long elimination half‐lives---once given their drug effects and toxicities may take weeks to dissipate. In the Comprehensive In Vitro Proarrhythmia Assay initiative to develop approaches to test for drug‐induced torsades de pointes risk, chloroquine was included as the control "nonbalanced," predominant hERG channel blocker, where it caused QT interval lengthening as well as mild PR and QRS widening.[6](#jah35212-bib-0006){ref-type="ref"} Additionally, chloroquine has a relatively narrow therapeutic window, with multiple cases of overdose leading to death from hemodynamic collapse or ventricular arrhythmias, and lethal overdose has recently been observed during this pandemic. Nevertheless, over \>6 decades of use and millions of patients, the incidence of unanticipated sudden cardiac death is rarely reported except in cases of severe overdose. While chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are older drugs whose development preceded modern thorough QT testing, their ability to prolong the QT interval does not appear to be associated with a substantial risk of sudden cardiac death and torsades de pointes.[7](#jah35212-bib-0007){ref-type="ref"} Despite this, caution is warranted in new applications using these drugs since most trials assessing their benefit did not study patients with cardiovascular comorbidities and disease where arrhythmia risk is the greatest.

Concern about azithromycin and increased cardiovascular death was raised in 2012 with the greatest risk in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease.[8](#jah35212-bib-0008){ref-type="ref"} The US Food and Drug Administration recognized this. Azithromycin can cause modest QT interval prolongation, but not through potent hERG channel blockade, rather when used chronically through an increase in peak and late cardiac sodium current to cause potential loading of cardiomyocytes with sodium and calcium to produce calcium overload.[9](#jah35212-bib-0009){ref-type="ref"}

How should we proceed with the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, potentially combined with azithromycin, for COVID‐19 given that these agents bring some cardiac toxicity risk and their mechanisms for cardiac toxicity may not be the same? Is combining different and potentially additive mechanisms of cardiotoxicity wise? There are no available data from large randomized clinical trials defining dosing or duration of use for either prophylaxis or treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Whether in clinical trials or for empiric off‐label treatment, some patients are at higher risk of cardiac arrhythmic complications and likely should not be candidates for these drugs including patients with a prolonged QT interval, patients with known or suspected congenital long QT syndrome, patients receiving other QT interval--prolonging drugs, patients with marked electrolyte disorders (particularly low serum potassium), and possibly patients with significant, untreated conduction abnormalities. It is reasonable to obtain a baseline ECG before treatment whenever possible to exclude a prolonged QT interval or advanced conduction system disease. In addition, critically ill patients receiving treatment need to be monitored by telemetry to detect serious arrhythmias. Clinicians should be alert for the potential of proarrhythmia drug effects. Nevertheless, given the overall safety profile of these quinolones, one can anticipate relatively little cardiac toxicity for a short course in noncritically ill patients and in prophylactic uses in the absence of underlying cardiac disease. However, in critically ill COVID‐19 patients, the risk of adverse cardiac events secondary to chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine is greater given the impact on the myocardium of cytokine storm from aggressive pulmonary infection as well as possible hypoxia in addition to the potential for viral myocarditis. How great the risk is relative to the benefit in critically ill patients with COVID‐19 will need to await the outcome of ongoing, controlled clinical trials. The emerging treatments for COVID‐19 require not only rapid implementation but thoughtful considerations to minimize unintended consequences including arrhythmias.

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Funding is gratefully acknowledged from NIH: R01 HL07887 (Kamp), R01HL141214 (Kamp), U01HL134764 (Kamp), U01HL134764 (Kamp), and R01 HL060723 (January).

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