Abstract
A case of a 51-year old female with persistent atrial fibrillation, decompensated heart failure and polymorphic ventricular tachycardia due to acquired long QT syndrome is presented. Difficulties in monitoring QT interval and factors associated with torsades de points are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
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Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis
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Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy*
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Blood Pressure / physiology*
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Cardiotonic Agents / therapeutic use
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Electrocardiography
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Female
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Heart Failure / diagnosis
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Heart Failure / drug therapy*
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Heart Failure / etiology*
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Humans
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Long QT Syndrome / complications*
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Long QT Syndrome / diagnosis
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Long QT Syndrome / drug therapy*
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Middle Aged