title: Torsade de pointes associated with encephalitis.
abstract: Torsade de pointes is a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Causes of torsade de pointes are well described. Although intracranial disease can produce dramatic electrocardiographic (ECG) changes, we are not aware of previous cases with torsade de pointes and encephalitis. We report a case with encephalitis who developed torsade de pointes, and was treated with temporary ventricular pacing and magnesium infusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alehan
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ceviz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Celiker
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D016171:Torsades de Pointes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D008278:Magnesium Sulfate