Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest from abiraterone-induced hypokalemia: a case report

Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest from abiraterone-induced hypokalemia: a case report

Abstract Background Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT) is an unstable and often fatal cardiac tachyarrhythmia. While there are many causes of this rhythm, including electrolyte imbalances, ischemia, and genetic disorders, iatrogenic etiologies are important to recognize. Abiraterone is an an...

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Main Authors: Jessica Mao, Allison Komatsu Chang, Stephen Chin, Komal Preet, Nare Torosyan, Sarmen Sarkissian, Joseph Ebinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Arrhythmia
Medication side effect
Electrolyte derangement
Critical care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04513-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04513-3

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