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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The physical exam during or directly after an episode of torsade de pointes, may reveal [[pallor]] and [[diaphoresis]], [[loss of consciousness]], and [[bradycardia]] followed by [[tachycardia]]. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Physical examination findings depends on the rate and duration of the episode and the effect on cerebral perfusion during the episode. The physical finding may include: | Physical examination findings depends on the rate and duration of the episode and the effect on cerebral perfusion during the episode. The physical finding may include: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The physical exam during or directly after an episode of torsade de pointes, may reveal pallor and diaphoresis, loss of consciousness, and bradycardia followed by tachycardia.
Physical Examination
Physical examination findings depends on the rate and duration of the episode and the effect on cerebral perfusion during the episode. The physical finding may include:
- Pallor and diaphoresis
- Bradycardia followed by tachycardia
- Loss of consciousness