Torsades de pointes with high-dose loperamide.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2017.01.011
Abstract: CASE A 41year-old male presented with torsades de pointes. The patient was taking over 100mg of loperamide per day to self-medicate for chronic pain. Coronary angiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and genetic testing were negative… read more here.
Keywords: high dose; dose loperamide; torsades pointes; pointes high ... 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