| Ventricular tachycardia following tube thoracotomy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20525725 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Arrhythmias provoked by tube thoracotomy are a rare complication. We report a ventricular tachycardia after chest tube insertion for a device-related pneumothorax. Sinus rhythm was restored only by removal of the chest tube and insertion of a pliable pleural drain. Identification of the chest tube as an arrhythmic trigger following tube thoracotomy is essential in definitive management of refractory arrhythmias. |
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Authors:
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Benjamin Hibbert; Toon Wei Lim; Rebecca Hibbert; Martin Green; Michael H Gollob; Darryl R Davis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-06-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology Volume: 12 ISSN: 1532-2092 ISO Abbreviation: Europace Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-29 Completed Date: 2011-01-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883649 Medline TA: Europace Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1504-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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1Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged, 80 and over Chest Pain / etiology Chest Tubes Drainage Electrocardiography Humans Male Pacemaker, Artificial Pleura / surgery Pneumothorax / etiology Postoperative Complications / surgery Syncope / surgery Tachycardia, Ventricular / diagnosis*, etiology* Thoracotomy / adverse effects* |
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