A rare, potentially life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia characterized by rapid, irregular QRS complexes that originate in the heart’s ventricles and resemble torsion; it often precedes or degenerates into ventricular fibrillation. The term derives from French medical nomenclature and describes twisting (torsade) of points (de pointes) on the ECG. Accurate pronunciation is essential for clear clinical communication.
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