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17919753

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-11-28
pubmed:abstractText
Acquired Long QT syndrome is a disorder caused by medications, electrolyte imbalances, and drug interactions. This syndrome is associated with an increased risk of a characteristic life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, known as torsade de pointes (TdP). In the setting of Long QT syndrome (LQTS), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can precipitate TdP. We report the first case of LQTS and TdP induced by citalopram in the United States. After discontinuation of citalopram, the QT/QTc interval normalized after 3 days and resolved further episodes of TdP. Patients on citalopram should be monitored closely for QT/QTc interval to prevent torsade de pointes.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
1874-1754
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:day
17
pubmed:volume
131
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
e33-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-5-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Citalopram induced torsade de pointes, a rare life threatening side effect.
pubmed:publicationType
Letter, Case Reports