Microvolt T-wave alternans monitoring in a patient with levofloxacin-induced Torsade de Pointes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2017.09.006
Abstract: We present the case of a 62-year-old woman with levofloxacin-induced Torsade de Pointes, in whom microvolt T-wave alternans was measured during acute hospitalization and when QT interval was dynamically changing, illustrating a means for monitoring… read more here.
Keywords: induced torsade; wave alternans; microvolt wave; torsade pointes ... See more keywords
TAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHY-INDUCED TORSADE DE POINTES: ICD OR NO ICD?
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)33449-5
Abstract: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is characterized by acute and transient systolic dysfunction often related to a stressful event with ECG changes suggestive of ACS and QT prolongation. TCM occurs in about 1-2% of patients with ACS,… read more here.
Keywords: induced torsade; torsade pointes; takotsubo; cardiomyopathy induced ... See more keywords
Dofetilide-induced torsade de pointes in high-grade atrioventricular node dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2017-134933
Abstract: A 64-year-old woman received 29 mm Mosaic mitral bioprosthesis in 2010 after failure of valve repair attempt. Subsequently she underwent percutaneous insertion of tricuspid valve Biocor Epic 31 prosthesis, which was complicated by complete atrioventricular (AV)… read more here.
Keywords: induced torsade; dofetilide induced; pointes high; dysfunction ... See more keywords