Torsades de pointes, torsade de pointes or torsades des pointes (TdP; also called torsades) (/tɔːrˌsɑːd də ˈpwæ̃t/, French: [tɔʁsad də pwɛ̃t̪], translated...

(arrhythmias), most commonly a form of ventricular tachycardia called Torsades de pointes (TdP). If the arrhythmia reverts to a normal rhythm spontaneously...

(ECG). Excessive QT prolongation can trigger tachycardias such as torsades de pointes (TdP). QT prolongation is an established side effect of antiarrhythmics...

Complications may include seizures or cardiac arrest such as from torsade de pointes. Those with low magnesium often have low potassium. Causes include...

antibiotics. QT prolongation or ventricular cardiac arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: diarrhea (3%)...

action of these drugs to induce potential fatal arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes or ventricular fibrillation. The anti-arrhythmic drugs directly act...

predisposing to a high risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsade de pointes), syncope, and sudden cardiac death. The channelopathies of human...

Briasoulis A, Agarwal V, Pierce WJ (2011). "QT prolongation and torsade de pointes induced by fluoroquinolones: infrequent side effects from commonly...

includes ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and torsades de pointes. In those who have normal blood pressure and strong pulse, the antiarrhythmic...

without any clear P waves. An important differential diagnosis is torsades de pointes. Treatment is with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation...