title: [Torsade de pointes following intravenous infusion of amiodarone].
abstract: A case of intravenous amiodarone induced QT-interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia of the torsade de pointes type is described: the arrhythmia developed in the presence of hypokalemia. The efficacy of lidocaine in suppressing this type of arrhythmia is reported. The electrophysiologic effects of intravenous and oral amiodarone administration are compared.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chinaglia
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Cibinel
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Uslenghi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mangiardi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D008012:Lidocaine; D000638:Amiodarone
vernacular_title: Torsione di punta in seguito ad infusione endovenosa di amiodarone.