T-WAVE ALTERNANS ASSOCIATED WITH AMIODARONE

被引:7
作者
BARDAJI, A
VIDAL, F
RICHART, C
机构
[1] Sección de Cardiologia, Hospital de Tarragona Joan XXIII, University Rovira i Virgili
关键词
AMIODARONE; QT INTERVAL; T-WAVE ALTERNANS;
D O I
10.1016/0022-0736(93)90008-2
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
T wave alternans is an intriguing phenomenon widely observed in some experimental conditions, but rare in clinics. The authors describe a case of T wave alternans associated with amiodarone treatment. This electrocardiographic finding spontaneously reverted and was not associated with ventricular arrhythmias or hemodynamic depression. Mechanisms that may be responsible for alternation of the T wave are discussed.
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页码:155 / 157
页数:3
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