Vol 64, No 1 (2006)
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Atrial fibrillation, heart failure and QT interval prolongation – diastolic and therapeutic difficulties

Sebastian Stec, Beata Zaborska, Ewa Makowska
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81510
Kardiol Pol 2006;64(1):87-90.

Abstract

A case of a 51-year old female with persistent atrial fibrillation, decompensated heart failure and polymorphic ventricular tachycardia due to acquired long QT syndrome is presented. Difficulties in monitoring QT interval and factors associated with torsades de pointes are disscussed.

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