Organophosphate poisoning is a life-threatening condition. The toxicity is due to the irreversible inactivation of cholinesterase. Apart from the enhanced muscarinic and nicotinic activities, cardiac toxicity is also possible. We present a case of organophosphate poisoning in which the electrocardiogram showed QT prolongation. The literature related to the topic is also reviewed.
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