Long QT Syndrome and Torsade de Pointes Associated with Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 959-961, 2011.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-31548
ABSTRACT
Prolongation of QTc interval associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) has previously been reported in published case series. We report an unusual case of a patient who presented with TC associated with long-QT syndrome and developed cardiac arrest secondary to torsade de pointes. Since QT prolongation and bradycardia persisted after the resolution of TC, the patient received permanent pacemaker. Since then additional event did not occur. QT prolongation and bradycardia could be persistent even after recovery of TC, and permanent pacemaker insertion may be a treatment option of long QT syndrome related with TC.
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Assunto principal:
Bradicardia
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Síndrome do QT Longo
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Estimulação Cardíaca Artificial
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Torsades de Pointes
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Angiografia Coronária
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Eletrocardiografia
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Cardiomiopatia de Takotsubo
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Parada Cardíaca
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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