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Meaning of torsade
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torsade (n.)
A twisted cord; also, a molded or worked ornament of similar form.
torsade Sentence Examples
- The torsade de pointes is a potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmia characterized by twisted ventricular beats.
- The unpredictable nature of torsade makes it difficult to manage.
- Drugs that prolong the QT interval can induce torsade de pointes.
- Electrocardiograms often reveal a characteristic pattern of torsade.
- The twist in the ventricular waveform during torsade resembles a spiral or braid.
- Torsade de pointes can trigger dangerous ventricular fibrillation.
- Defibrillation is sometimes necessary to terminate torsade de pointes.
- Patients with torsade may require medications to suppress the arrhythmia.
- Long QT syndrome increases the risk of developing torsade de pointes.
- The torsade de pointes has been associated with various genetic mutations.
FAQs About the word torsade
A twisted cord; also, a molded or worked ornament of similar form.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The torsade de pointes is a potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmia characterized by twisted ventricular beats.
The unpredictable nature of torsade makes it difficult to manage.
Drugs that prolong the QT interval can induce torsade de pointes.
Electrocardiograms often reveal a characteristic pattern of torsade.
