Mitoxantrone and acquired Long-QT Syndrome. Case presentation.
The acquired Long-QT Syndrome can be caused by more than 100 non anti-arrhythmic drugs. These drugs block potassium channels; particularly the IKr which extends the ventricular repolarization beyond 450 ms. This syndrome is associated with ventricular helical tachycardia that could potentially cause...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos
2009-05-01
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| Online Access: | http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/article/view/620 |
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