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- Title
The use of isoproterenol and phenytoin to reverse torsade de pointes.
- Authors
Omar, Hesham R; Sprenker, Collin; Karlnoski, Rachel; Mangar, Devanand; Camporesi, Enrico M
- Abstract
Torsade 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.
- Publication
The American journal of emergency medicine, 2014, Vol 32, Issue 6, p683.e5-7
- ISSN
1532-8171
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.ajem.2013.11.037