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A case of a short-coupled variant of Torsades des Pointes with electrical storm.
- Source :
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Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology . Feb2003, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p632-636. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- This case report describes a short-coupled variant of Torsades de Pointes with a characteristic ECG pattern consisting of a prominent J wave in leads V3-V6, in which an electrical storm was evoked with autonomic receptor stimulation and a blockade test. The patient's frequent VF attacks were triggered by short-coupled premature ventricular contractions with a right bundle branch block morphology and left-axis deviation, and were suppressed by deep sedation followed by a combination therapy using verapamil and mexiletine. Interestingly, with the use of those drugs, the prominent J wave diminished. The mechanism underlying this syndrome is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01478389
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106879081
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.00106.x