Title of article
Letters to the Editor: Frequently occurring Torsades de pointes attacks in an old patient on solifenacin therapy and management strategy
Author/Authors
Özmen, Namık Gülhane Military Medical School - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Yiğiner, Ömer Gülhane Military Medical Academy - Haydarpaşa Hospital - Cardiology Division, Turkey , Ün, Haluk Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaþa Teaching Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Bıçakçı, Burhan Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaþa Teaching Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Turkey
From page
342
To page
342
Abstract
The most frequent reason for the acquired long QT syndrome and associated Torsades de pointes (TdP) is drugs. Solifenacin, an antimuscarinic drug, causes QT prolongation by decreasing the activity of potassium channels in phase 3 of the action potential (1).
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Record number
2693221
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