Vomiting, electrolyte disturbance, and medications; the perfect storm for acquired long QT syndrome and cardiac arrest: a case report

Vomiting, electrolyte disturbance, and medications; the perfect storm for acquired long QT syndrome and cardiac arrest: a case report

Abstract Background Acquired long QT syndrome is an important and preventable cause of cardiac arrest. Certain medications and electrolyte disturbance are common contributors, and often coexist. In this case, we report five contributors to cardiac arrest. Case presentation This case is of a 51-year-...

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Main Authors: K. D. Tiver, D. Dharmaprani, J. X. Quah, A. Lahiri, K. E. Waddell-Smith, A. N. Ganesan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Acquired long QT syndrome
Torsades de pointes
Ondansetron
Fluoxetine
Metoclopramide
Hypokalemia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03204-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03204-7

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