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; Sang-Ha KIM.
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 220-223, 2004.
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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.
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