저 칼륨 혈증과 완전 방실 차단에 의한 Torsades de Pointes 1예

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Torsades de pointes (TdP) is a rare complication of a complete atrioventricular block with QT prolongation.Additional risk factors, such as hypokalemia, may increase the risk of TdP during atrioventricular (AV) block.We experienced a case of TdP, caused by a complete heart block and hypokalemia, which was successfullytreated by implanting a permanent pacemaker and correction of the electrolyte imbalance. (Korean Circulation J2004;34 (2):220-223)

국문 초록 (Abstract)

Torsades de pointes(TdP)는 비정상적으로 긴 QT간격이 있는 완전 방실 차단에서 일어날 수 있는 드문합병증이다. 저 칼륨혈증과 같은 TdP의 위험요소들을동반하는 경우 유발의 빈도가 높아질 것으로 보고하고있다.

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