Recurrent Asystoles Associated with Vasovagal Reaction during Venipuncture.
- Author:
Eun Ju CHO
1
;
Tai Ho RHO
;
Hee Yeol KIM
;
Chong Jin KIM
;
Man Young LEE
;
Seung Won JIN
;
Joon Cheol PARK
;
Jae Hyung KIM
;
Soon Jo HONG
;
Kyu Bo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, St. Paul 's Hospital, Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Phlebotomy;
Syncope, Vasovagal
- MeSH:
Adolescence;
Case Report;
Heart Arrest/etiology*;
Human;
Male;
Phlebotomy/psychology*;
Recurrence;
Syncope/etiology;
Vagus Nerve/physiology*
- From:The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
2000;15(3):232-235
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 17-year-old high school student presented with a history of habitual faintings. On 24-hour Holter monitoring, cardiac asystoles were recorded, the longest lasting approximately 7 or 8 seconds during venipuncture procedures. The asystole associated with venipuncture demonstrated the cardioinhibitory effects of vasovagal reaction with blood-injury phobia. He also had a positive response during head-up tilt test showing hypotension and relative bradycardia after intravenous isoproterenol injection. After administration of oral beta blocker, he did not show further or recurrent cardiac asystole during blood injury procedure on electrocardiographic examination. Venipuncture is the most common invasive medical procedure performed in hospital settings. While venipuncture is considered to be reasonably safe, serious complication may occur even when only a small volume of blood is withdrawn. Therefore, medical personnel should be prepared to provide appropriate care.
