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> a patient with atrial fibrillation taking amiodarone
>will have
> 1] prolongation of pr interval
> 2] prolongation of QT interval
3) Normal QRS after 1 year
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2] prolongation of QT interval Delayed effect might lead to Torsades dePointes
Edited by new_n_lost on 03/18/07 - 11:28 PM
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| girl^interrupted
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I thought amiodarone was the only class 3 drug which didnt cause TORSADES even though it does prolong the QT interval...
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We had a discussion here http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/50906 on the same topic ahve look
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