Abstract
We present the case of a 62-year-old woman with levofloxacin-induced Torsade de Pointes, in whom microvolt T-wave alternans was measured during acute hospitalization and when QT interval was dynamically changing, illustrating a means for monitoring proarrhythmia.
Keywords:
Drug-induced; Long QT syndrome; Microvolt T-wave alternans; Torsade de Pointes.
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MeSH terms
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Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Bisoprolol / therapeutic use
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Electrocardiography*
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Female
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Humans
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Levofloxacin / adverse effects*
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Long QT Syndrome / diagnosis
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Middle Aged
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Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced
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Torsades de Pointes / diagnosis*
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Torsades de Pointes / drug therapy
Substances
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Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Levofloxacin
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Bisoprolol