Torsades de pointes is a type of atypical heart rhythm. It occurs when the lower chambers of the heart beat faster than the upper chambers. Treatment options may include supplements or medications.

Marked prolongation of the QT interval and polymorphic ventricular tachycardia following medication (drug-induced long QT syndrome, diLQTS) is a severe adverse drug reaction (ADR) that phenocopies ...

Loperamide, an anti-motility opioid agonist that's available over-the-counter, was associated with Torsades de Pointes (TdP) in a recently published case study. Loperamide, an anti-motility opioid ...

There are only a few sinus rhythm QRS complexes available to examine on this ECG. Using lead V1 an incomplete right bundle branch block is seen. A prolonged QT interval is present that extends all the ...

FDA released a written report of 277 cases of adverse effects associated with droperidol. Of these, 135 occurred outside of the United States, 82 of which resulted in death. For the reports of adverse ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Torsades de pointes? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Torsades de pointes. Follow the links to read common ...

On the third day of his admission, isoproterenol was stopped after no further ventricular arrhythmias were noted. The patient’s heart rate subsequently remained between 50–60 beats/min. Transthoracic ...