A patient with syncope has prolonged QT interval on ECG. Which arrhythmia is he at risk for?
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Correct answer: Torsades de pointes
Prolonged QT predisposes to torsades de pointes, a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia that may degenerate into ventricular fibrillation.
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