| Literature DB >> 18685745 |
Satoshi Kurisu1, Ichiro Inoue, Takuji Kawagoe, Masaharu Ishihara, Yuji Shimatani, Yasuhara Nakama, Keisuke Ohkawa, Tatsuya Maruhashi, Eisuke Kagawa, Kazuoki Dai, Toshiyuki Aokage.
Abstract
Two cases of torsade de pointes associated with bradycardia and takotsubo cardiomyopathy are reported. In both cases, atrioventricular block preceded the occurrence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Bradycardia-induced QT interval prolongation seemed to be amplified by the occurrence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, resulting in torsade de pointes. Temporary ventricular pacing at a high rate decreased the QT interval and prevented the recurrence of torsade de pointes. Because atrioventricular block recurred or persisted even after the resolution of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, the patients received permanent pacemakers.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18685745 PMCID: PMC2644362 DOI: 10.1016/s0828-282x(08)70653-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Cardiol ISSN: 0828-282X Impact factor: 5.223