| Paroxysmal bidirectional ventricular tachycardia with tachycardiomyopathy in a pregnant woman. | |
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PMID: 19593958 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Palpitations in pregnancy are not an uncommon complaint. We present a case of palpitations in the third trimester related to bidirectional ventricular tachycardia with evidence, of left ventricular systolic dysfunction. The case was successfully managed with flecainide therapy and urgent elective caesarean section. The rhythm stabilised to sinus rhythm and left ventricular systolic function normalised. We discuss the possible underlying diagnosis of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with resultant tachycardiomyopathy. A literature review of bidirectional ventricular tachycardia is presented. This is the first reported case of bidirectional VT producing LV systolic dysfunction, which normalised following stabilisation of rhythm. The complex issues of management of this case in particular with regard to the pregnancy are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Nicola L Walker; Stuart M Cobbe; Andrew D McGavigan |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta cardiologica Volume: 64 ISSN: 0001-5385 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Cardiol Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370570 Medline TA: Acta Cardiol Country: Belgium |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 419-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Cardiology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK. |
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