New-Onset QT Prolongation and Torsades De Pointes Accompanied by Left Ventricular Dysfunction Secondary to Acute Pancreatitis

Authors: MOFRAD P.S.; RASHID H.; TRACY C.M.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Volume 26, Number 8, August 2003 , pp. 1765-1768(4)

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Abstract:

MOFRAD, P.S.,et al.:New-Onset QT Prolongation and Torsades De Pointes Accompanied by Left Ventricular Dysfunction Secondary to Acute Pancreatitis.

A 70-year-old woman presented with acute pancreatitis and new-onset QT prolongation with subsequent torsades de pointes. Coronary catheterization was performed and was unremarkable. After persistent QT prolongation, despite temporary atrial pacing, a permanent dual chamber cardioverter defibrillator was implanted. In addition to the QT prolongation, significant depression in the left ventricular function was noted. Both resolved once the pancreatitis abated. (PACE 2003; 26:1765–1768)

Keywords: pancreatitis; torsades de pointes; QT prolongation; left ventricular dysfunction; ECG changes; ventricular tachycardia

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.t01-1-00265.x

Publication date: 2003-08-01

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