Torsades des pointes
Torsades des pointes is a ventricular tachycardia with a varying axis.
The important features of torsades des pointes are:
- associated with a long QT interval
- may complicate a myocardial infarction
- is a risk factor for sudden death
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Reference
- Trinkley KE et al; QT interval prolongation and the risk of torsades de pointes: essentials for clinicians. Curr Med Res Opin. 2013 Dec;29(12):1719-26.
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