Conduction disorder and QT prolongation secondary to long-term treatment with chloroquine

Int J Cardiol. 2008 Jul 4;127(2):e80-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.04.055. Epub 2007 Jun 27.

Abstract

A patient with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, long QT interval and conduction disorders secondary to long-term treatment with chloroquine is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antimalarials / adverse effects*
  • Chloroquine / adverse effects*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Long QT Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Long QT Syndrome / therapy
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antimalarials
  • Chloroquine