Torsades de Pointes - Characteristics

Characteristics

  • Rotation of the heart's electrical axis by at least 180°
  • Prolonged QT interval (LQTS) - not present in the short-coupled variant of torsade de pointes
  • Preceded by long and short RR-intervals
  • Triggered by an early premature ventricular contraction (R-on-T PVC)

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