A Case of Torsades de Pointes Induced by Complete Atrioventricular Block and Hypokalemia.
10.4070/kcj.2004.34.2.220
- Author:
Woo Jae KIM
1
;
Jang Young KIM
;
Hun Su JU
;
Jung Kwon KIM
;
Hyun Sook JUNG
;
Byung Su YOO
;
Seung Hwan LEE
;
Jung Han YOON
;
Kyung Hoon CHOE
;
Sang Ha KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Torsades de pointes;
Heart block;
Hypokalemia
- MeSH:
Atrioventricular Block*;
Heart Block;
Hypokalemia*;
Risk Factors;
Torsades de Pointes*
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2004;34(2):220-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
