Treatment for torsades de pointes can include all the following EXCEPT

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Atropine is not a treatment for torsades de pointes. The other options may be used to treat the condition. Overdrive pacing may help normalize the heart rhythm, magnesium can correct any electrolyte imbalances that may have triggered the torsades de pointes, and electrical shock to the heart (defibrillation) may be necessary in emergency situations where the torsades de pointes is causing unstable vital signs.

Treatment for Torsades De Pointes Can Include All the Following