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- Hesham R Omar, Collin Sprenker, Rachel Karlnoski, Devanand Mangar, and Enrico M Camporesi.
- Internal Medicine Department, Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, IA, USA. Electronic address: hesham_omar2003@yahoo.com.
- Am J Emerg Med. 2014 Jun 1;32(6):683.e5-7.
AbstractTorsade de pointes is a form of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia that differs from other forms of ventricular tachycardia in its morphology, precipitating factors, and therapeutic approach. Its recognition is of utmost importance, as the standard anti-arrythmic drugs not only might be ineffective in its termination but also may aggravate it. Herein, we report a case of antipsychotic-induced torsade de pointes and describe the use of magnesium sulfate, isoproterenol, and phenytoin and their proposed mechanism of action.
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