A Case of Ciprofloxacin-Induced QT Prolongation and Torsade de Pointes
Prolongation of the QT interval is a recognized adverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. This effect on ventricular repolarization can potentially lead to life-threatening arrhythmias such as Torsade de pointes. Torsade de pointes is a polymorphic form of ventricular tachycardia identified by...
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Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD),
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