Table 2

Some predisposing factors for developing torsade de pointes

AgePauses associated with the conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm
Female genderMalignant ventricular arrhythmia
Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia)Previous history of proarrhythmia
Congestive heart failureUse of diuretics
Prolonged QT intervalUse of digitalis
BradycardiaLiver or renal failure
AgePauses associated with the conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm
Female genderMalignant ventricular arrhythmia
Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia)Previous history of proarrhythmia
Congestive heart failureUse of diuretics
Prolonged QT intervalUse of digitalis
BradycardiaLiver or renal failure
Table 2

Some predisposing factors for developing torsade de pointes

AgePauses associated with the conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm
Female genderMalignant ventricular arrhythmia
Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia)Previous history of proarrhythmia
Congestive heart failureUse of diuretics
Prolonged QT intervalUse of digitalis
BradycardiaLiver or renal failure
AgePauses associated with the conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm
Female genderMalignant ventricular arrhythmia
Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia)Previous history of proarrhythmia
Congestive heart failureUse of diuretics
Prolonged QT intervalUse of digitalis
BradycardiaLiver or renal failure
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