| Postaortic valve replacement bradycardia induced torsades de pointes. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18319232 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors present an unusual case of torsades de pointes (Tdp) in an elderly woman with a history of aortic stenosis, status post aortic valve replacement. She was admitted for atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response. At the time of admission, the patient was asymptomatic and not taking any medications known to be associated with QT prolongation. During hospitalization, she developed episodes of Tdp without any provocable cause. This case highlights the occurrence of Tdp secondary to conduction disturbance caused by aortic valve surgery. |
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Authors:
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Alexey Amchentsev; Salman A Haq; Jeffery J Holt; Aslam Khan; Jeremiah Gelles; John Kassotis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Angiology Volume: 59 ISSN: 0003-3197 ISO Abbreviation: Angiology Publication Date: 2008 Feb-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-05 Completed Date: 2008-04-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0203706 Medline TA: Angiology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 111-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, USA. |
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Aged Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery* Atrial Fibrillation / etiology Bradycardia / complications*, etiology, physiopathology, therapy Electrocardiography Female Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects* Humans Pacemaker, Artificial Torsades de Pointes / etiology*, physiopathology, therapy Treatment Outcome |
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