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Torsades de pointes laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Laborotory tests obtained in a person with torsade de pointes will vary depending on the most likely etiology for their arrhythmia. Cardiac enzymes and levels of potassium, magnesium and calcium should be obtained.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Electrolytes levels to rule out hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia.
- Cardiac enzymes
- Drug levels for medications that cause torsades at toxic levels.
References
References
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