Raza Askari
Tanzania
Research Article
Quinine Syncope Diagnosed by Life Vest
Author(s): Raza Askari, Naglaa Keriakos, Sunil K Jha and Rami KhouzamRaza Askari, Naglaa Keriakos, Sunil K Jha and Rami Khouzam
We present the case of a patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy using quinine as a remedy for leg cramps. A wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) (LifeVest, Zoll Medical Corporation) recorded a sustained episode of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia resulting in syncope. Electrolyte concentrations were normal while QT interval was prolonged which improved after cessation of quinine and grapefruit juice. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1459.1000172