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Kim, Kim, Ju, Kim, Jung, Yoo, Lee, Yoon, Choe, and Kim: A Case of Torsades de Pointes Induced by Complete Atrioventricular Block and Hypokalemia

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 successfully treated by implanting a permanent pacemaker and correction of the electrolyte imbalance.

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