A Case of Torsades de Pointes Induced by Cisapride.
10.4070/kcj.1999.29.9.994
- Author:
Jong Youn KIM
;
Yu Mi RHEE
;
Shinki AHN
;
Moon Hyoung LEE
;
Sung Soon KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Torsades de pointes;
Cisapride
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Bradycardia;
Cisapride*;
Female;
Gastroesophageal Reflux;
Gastrointestinal Diseases;
Humans;
Korea;
Tachycardia, Ventricular;
Torsades de Pointes*;
Unconsciousness
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1999;29(9):994-998
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Torsades de pointes, a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia associated with prolonged QT interval, is a well-known life-threatening arrhythmia, which has been found to be induced by various causes such as drugs, electrolyte imbalances, and severe bradycardia. Cisapride is a gastrointestinal prokinetic drug, which is widely used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease or other functional gastrointestinal disorders. Cisapride can cause torsades de pointes and cases of torsedes de pointes induced by cisapride have been reported in other countries. Cases of torsades de pointes associated with antihistamine drugs have been reported in Korea, however, cisapride-induced torsades de pointes case has not been reported. We report a case of 31 year-old female patient who experienced repeated loss of consciousness due to cisapride-induced torsades de pointes.
