title: Long QT syndrome during high-dose cisapride.
abstract: The gastrointestinal prokinetic drug, cisapride, is widely used for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis and disorders of gastrointestinal motility. We present a case of acquired QT prolongation, syncope, and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia associated with high doses of cisapride.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Seattle.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bran
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Hirsch
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D020117:Cisapride; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010880:Piperidines / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D010880:Piperidines; D020117:Cisapride