Abstract |
An 81-year-old woman with recurrent epileptic attacks, hemiparesis and rapidly changing consciousness is described in whom the most probable reason for the clinical picture was polymorphous ventricular tachycardia ( torsade de pointes). Sotalol (Sotalex), which the patient received for two weeks at a dose of 80 mg twice daily because of asymptomatic ectopic ventricular beats, was identified as the causative agent. Torsade de pointes disappeared after a single intravenous injection of 2 g magnesium sulfate. The patient left the hospital a few days later completely recovered from all neurological deficits.
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Authors | C Sieber, P Weiss, F Follath |
Journal | Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift
(Schweiz Med Wochenschr)
Vol. 120
Issue 38
Pg. 1397-9
(Sep 22 1990)
ISSN: 0036-7672 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Hemiparese und Torsade de pointes unter niedrigdosierter Therapie mit Sotalol. |
PMID | 1699270
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cardiac Complexes, Premature
(drug therapy)
- Electrocardiography
- Epilepsy
(chemically induced)
- Female
- Hemiplegia
(chemically induced)
- Humans
- Sotalol
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Torsades de Pointes
(chemically induced, diagnosis)
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