Acquired long QT syndrome and Torsades de Pointes related to donepezil use in a patient with Alzheimer disease

We present a 84year old female who was admitted to emergency service due to repetitive syncope episodes while taking donepezil. Her electrocardiogram showed QT prolongation and on follow-up a Torsades de Pointes episode occurred. Patient was discharged with normal corrected QT time after removal of donepezil.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research