Torsade de pointes induced by sotalol and hypokalaemia

The problem of a sotalol-induced ventricular arrhythmia (torsade de pointes) is presented and the contributory role of hypokalaemia is emphasized.

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Veröffentlicht in:	South African medical journal 1985-10, Vol.68 (8), p.591-592
1. Verfasser:	Bennett, J.M., Gourassas, J. & Konstantinides, S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiology Case report Drug Combinations Drug Therapy, Combination ECG Humans Hydrochlorothiazide - adverse effects Hypokalaemia Hypokalemia - chemically induced Hypokalemia - complications Male Middle Aged Pharmacology Sotalol Sotalol - adverse effects Tachycardia - chemically induced Torsade de pointes
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Zusammenfassung:	The problem of a sotalol-induced ventricular arrhythmia (torsade de pointes) is presented and the contributory role of hypokalaemia is emphasized.
ISSN:	0256-9574 2078-5135