Delirium tremens electrocardiogram
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Tachyarrhythmias are common ECG findings in patients with delirium tremens. Torsade de pointes can occur as prolonged QTc interval is strongly associated with heavy alcohol consumption.
Electrocardiogram
Tachyarrhythmias are common ECG findings in patients with delirium tremens. Torsade de pointes can occur as prolonged QTc interval is strongly associated with heavy alcohol consumption[1][2]:.
References
- ↑ Cuculi F, Kobza R, Ehmann T, Erne P (2006). "ECG changes amongst patients with alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens". Swiss Med Wkly. 136 (13–14): 223–7. doi:2006/13/smw-11319 Check
|doi=value (help). PMID 16633972. - ↑ Li Z, Guo X, Liu Y, Sun G, Sun Y, Guan Y; et al. (2016). "Relation of Heavy Alcohol Consumption to QTc Interval Prolongation". Am J Cardiol. 118 (8): 1201–1206. doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.07.033. PMID 27561189.