torsade de pointes

A form of torsades de pointes — A polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, predisposing to sudden cardiac death and more likely to occur during prolongations of the QT interval.

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Meanings

nountorsade de pointes (plural torsades de pointes)

plural torsades de pointes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of torsades de pointes.
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