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Acquired LQTS is most often caused by drugs that prolong the QT interval. Combined with risk factors (see table) the risk of [[Torsade_de_Pointes|Torsade de Pointes]] increases. | Acquired LQTS is most often caused by drugs that prolong the QT interval. Combined with risk factors (see table) the risk of [[Torsade_de_Pointes|Torsade de Pointes]] increases. | ||
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!Common drugs that can cause [[Torsade_de_Pointes|Torsade de Pointes]] include:<cite>Roden</cite> | !Common drugs that can cause [[Torsade_de_Pointes|Torsade de Pointes]] include:<cite>Roden</cite> | ||
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|[http://www.torsades.org Torsades.org] has an extensive list of drugs that can TdP | |[http://www.torsades.org Torsades.org] has an extensive list of drugs that can TdP | ||
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!Concomittant risk factors for medication induced [[Torsade_de_Pointes|Torsade de Pointes]]: | !Concomittant risk factors for medication induced [[Torsade_de_Pointes|Torsade de Pointes]]: | ||
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===Congenital LQTS=== | ===Congenital LQTS=== | ||