title: Torsades de pointes: atypical rhythm, atypical treatment.
abstract: For the present, treatment of the acquired Torsades de Pointes consists of removal of the causative agent, correction of the underlying electrolyte imbalance, and initiation of direct therapy. Unresponsive dysrhythmias may need magnesium therapy or cardioversion.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Martinez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D002648:Child; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D001285:Atropine