Abstract:A prolonged QT interval can be caused by medications, electrolyte abnormalities, or long QT syndrome, a genetic mutation that prolongs the action potential. Torsades de pointes is a potentially fatal ...A prolonged QT interval can be caused by medications, electrolyte abnormalities, or long QT syndrome, a genetic mutation that prolongs the action potential. Torsades de pointes is a potentially fatal polymorphic VT most often associated with prolonged QT interval. This article focuses on recognizing and treating drug-induced torsades de pointes.Read More
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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