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Torsades de pointes,
torsade de
pointes or
torsades des
pointes (TdP; also
called torsades) (/tɔːrˌsɑːd də ˈpwæ̃t/, French: [tɔʁsad də pwɛ̃t̪], translated...
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referred to by its
French name
torsades de
pointes ("twisting of the spikes"). However, at the
current time, the term
torsades de
pointes is
reserved for...
- (arrhythmias), most
commonly a form of
ventricular tachycardia called Torsades de
pointes (TdP). If the
arrhythmia reverts to a
normal rhythm spontaneously...
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electrocardiogram (EKG).
Excessive QT
prolongation can
trigger tachycardias such as
torsades de
pointes (TdP). QT
prolongation is an
established side
effect of antiarrhythmics...
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antiarrhythmic drug, but only used
against very
specific arrhythmias such as
torsades de pointes. The
initial classification system had 4 classes,
although their...
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medically significant subvariant of
ventricular tachycardia is
called torsades de
pointes (literally
meaning "twisting of the points", due to its appearance...
- 2018.
Yamaguchi S,
Kaneko Y,
Yamagishi T, et al. [Clarithromycin-induced
torsades de pointes].
Nippon Naika Gakkai Z****hi. 2003;92(1):143–5.
Winkel P, Hilden...
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after each heartbeat.
Prolongation of the QT
interval is a risk
factor for
torsades de
pointes (TdP), a
heart rhythm disturbance that is
sometimes fatal. Despite...
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concerns of QT
prolongation and
torsades de pointes. The
evidence for this is disputed, with 9
reported cases of
torsades in 30
years and all of
those having...
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complexes without any
clear P waves. An
important differential diagnosis is
torsades de pointes.
Treatment is with
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation...
