Korean Circ J. 2004 Feb;34(2):220-223. English.
Published online Feb 28, 2004.
https://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2004.34.2.220
Published online Feb 28, 2004.
https://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2004.34.2.220
Copyright © 2004 The Korean Society of Circulation
Case Report
A Case of Torsades de Pointes Induced by Complete Atrioventricular Block and Hypokalemia
Woo Jae Kim,
Jang Young Kim,
Hun Su Ju,
Jung Kwon Kim,
Hyun Sook Jung,
Byung Su Yoo,
Seung Hwan Lee,
Jung Han Yoon,
Kyung Hoon Choe
and Sang Ha Kim
Abstract
Torsades de pointes (TdP) is a rare complication of a complete atrioventricular block with QT prolongation. Additional risk factors, such as hypokalemia, may increase the risk of TdP during atrioventricular (AV) block. We experienced a case of TdP, caused by a complete heart block and hypokalemia, which was successfully treated by implanting a permanent pacemaker and correction of the electrolyte imbalance.
Keywords
Torsades de pointes; Heart block; Hypokalemia
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