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.
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