Sunil K Jha

Sunil K Jha

Egypt

Publications
  • Research Article
    Quinine Syncope Diagnosed by Life Vest
    Author(s): Raza Askari,Naglaa Keriakos,Sunil K Jha,Rami Khouzam*Raza Askari,Naglaa Keriakos,Sunil K Jha,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

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