Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Torsades de pointes
Emergency
ICD-10: I47 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: टॉर्सेड्स डी पॉइंट्स · தமிழ்: டோர்சேட்ஸ் டி பாயிண்ட்ஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟೋರ್ಸೇಡ್ಸ್ ಡಿ ಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ಸ್ · తెలుగు: టోర్సేడ్స్ డి పాయింట్స్ · বাংলা: টরসেডস ডি পয়েন্টস · मराठी: टॉर्सेड्स डी पॉईंट्स · ગુજરાતી: ટોર્સેડ્સ ડી પોઇન્ટ્સ
About this condition
Torsades de pointes is a dangerous type of abnormal heart rhythm where the heartbeat becomes very fast and irregular in a specific twisting pattern. It can be triggered by certain medications, electrolyte imbalances, or heart conditions that affect the heart's electrical system. This condition can quickly progress to cardiac arrest and requires immediate emergency treatment.
Common symptoms
very rapid heartbeat
dizziness
fainting
chest discomfort
shortness of breath
palpitations
When to see a doctor: immediately - life-threatening
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | टॉर्सेड्स डी पॉइंट्स · असामान्य तेज़ दिल की धड़कन · खतरनाक हृदय की लय · घातक हृदय ताल |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டோர்சேட்ஸ் டி பாயிண்ட்ஸ் · மிக வேகமான இதயத் துடிப்பு · ஆபத்தான இதய தாளம் · கடுமையான இதய அரித்மியா |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟೋರ್ಸೇಡ್ಸ್ ಡಿ ಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ಸ್ · ತುಂಬಾ ವೇಗದ ಹೃದಯ ಬಡಿತ · ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿ ಹೃದಯ ಲಯ · ತೀವ್ರ ಹೃದಯ ಅಸಮಚಿತ್ತತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టోర్సేడ్స్ డి పాయింట్స్ · చాలా వేగమైన గుండె చప్పుడు · ప్రమాదకరమైన గుండె లయ · తీవ్రమైన గుండె అరిథ్మియా |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টরসেডস ডি পয়েন্টস · অত্যন্ত দ্রুত হৃদস্পন্দন · বিপজ্জনক হৃদযন্ত্রের ছন্দ · মারাত্মক হার্ট রিদম |
| Marathi (मराठी) | टॉर्सेड्स डी पॉईंट्स · अत्यंत जलद हृदयाचे ठोके · धोकादायक हृदय लय · गंभीर हृदय अनियमितता |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટોર્સેડ્સ ડી પોઇન્ટ્સ · ખૂબ ઝડપી હૃદયના ધબકારા · જોખમી હૃદય લય · ગંભીર હૃદય અનિયમિતતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Torsades de pointes?
very rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - life-threatening
Is Torsades de pointes common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Torsades de pointes?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - life-threatening.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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