"Atrial torsades de pointes" Induced by Low-Energy Shock From Implantable-Cardioverter Defibrillator
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A 58 year-old-patient developed an episode of polymorphic atrial tachycardia which looked like "atrial torsades de pointes" after a 5J shock from implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
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