Vagally mediated atrioventricular block with ventricular asystole immediately after assuming prone position under spinal anestheisa: a case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 63-65, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Vagally mediated atrioventricular (AV) block is a condition which a paroxysmal AV block occurs with the slowing of the sinus rate. Owing to its unpredictability and benign nature, it often goes unrecognized in clinical practice. We present the case of a 49-year-old man who suddenly lost consciousness when he assumed a prone position for hemorrohoidectomy under spinal anesthesia; continuous electrocardiographic recording revealed AV block with ventricular asystole. He was completely recovered after returning to a supine position. This case calls our attention to fatal manifestation of vagally mediated AV block leading to syncope.
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Main subject:
Syncope
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Supine Position
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Prone Position
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Consciousness
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Syncope, Vasovagal
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Electrocardiography
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Atrioventricular Block
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Heart Arrest
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Anesthesia, Spinal
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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