Torsades de pointes in a patient of dilated cardiomyopathy occurring early on oral amiodarone therapy
Keywords:
Amiodarone, Torsades de pointes, QTc intervalAbstract
Amiodarone induced proarrhythmic effects are rare. We report a case of amiodarone induced torsades de pointes in a young boy aged 16 years occurring early after initiation of oral amiodarone. This case underscores the need of careful electrocardiographic monitoring early during amiodarone therapy to avoid a potentially fatal arrhythmia.
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