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Drug-induced QT-interval prolongation and recurrent torsade de pointes in a child with heterotaxy syndrome and KCNE1 D85N polymorphism.
Journal of electrocardiology - 1 Jan 2000
Lin Lisheng, Horigome Hitoshi, Nishigami Naoko, Ohno Seiko, Horie Minoru, Sumazaki Ryo
Abstract excerpt
We present a child case of heterotaxy syndrome (asplenia syndrome) after Fontan procedure that showed extreme prolongation of QT interval and torsade de pointes (TdP) after administration of sodium channel blockers for paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Despite low serum concentration of the drugs, QT prolongation persisted and TdP attacks with unconsciousness recurred, possibly in association with junctional...
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