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TORSADE DE POINTES

\tˈɔːse͡ɪd də pˈɔ͡ɪnts], \tˈɔːse‍ɪd də pˈɔ‍ɪnts], \t_ˈɔː_s_eɪ_d d_ə p_ˈɔɪ_n_t_s]\

Definitions of TORSADE DE POINTES

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A ventricular tachycardia characterized by periodic twisting of the points of the QRS complexes and rates between 200 and 250 beats per minute. It may be self-limited or may progress to ventricular fibrillation.

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