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MLA: Cardiovascular Flashcards

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what are the characteristic features on ECG for Torsades?

A

broad complex, polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, associated with a markedly prolonged QTc interval (>500ms)

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which medications are capable of prolonging the QTc interval and would predispose a patient to Torsades?

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Macrolide antibiotics e.g. Azithromycin

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what is the most specific ECG finding in acute pericarditis?

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PR depression

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