Torsades de pointes after prolonged intravenous amiodarone therapy for atrial fibrillation
Amiodarone can induce TdP; therefore, it should be avoided as a first choice for therapy in patients without heart disease. Careful QT interval monitoring, especially during intravenous use, can prevent development of this life ‐threatening arrhythmia. AbstractAmiodarone can induce TdP; therefore, it should be avoided as a first choice for therapy in patients without heart disease. Careful QT interval monitoring, especially during intravenous use, can prevent development of this life ‐threatening arrhythmia.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Irina Nordkin,
Tatyana Levinas,
Inna Rosenfeld,
Majdi Halabi Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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