Torsades de Pointes associated with QT prolongation after catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

A 79-year-old woman who underwent catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presented with Torsades de Pointes (TdP). Aggravation of prolonged QT interval which is most likely due to neural modulation by catheter ablation, played major role in the initiation of TdP. The patient was succes...

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Main Authors: Yae Min Park, Mi Suk Cha, Woong Chol Kang, Mi-Seung Shin, Young-Hoon Kim, In Suck Choi, Eak Kyun Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0972629217300724