Torsades De Pointes by ECG Finding

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** An electrocardiographic finding of an atypical rapid polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with a characteristic rotation of the QRS complex around the isoelectric baseline, occurring in the setting of a prolonged QT interval. In addition, the QRS complex displays a periodic waxing and waning of amplitude on the electrocardiogram.

**Synonyms:** - TORSADES DE POINTES - Torsades De Pointes - Torsades De Pointes by EKG Finding - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de pointes - Ventricular tachycardia, torsades de pointes