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Torsade de pointes is caused by

A
Hypermagnesemia
B
Metabolic acidosis
C
Hypomagnesmia
D
Metabolic alkalosis
High-Yield Explanation
Electrolyte disturbances including hypomagnesmia predispose patients for marked QT prolongation and Torsade de pointes as a result of reduced repolarization reserve Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1423

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