Torsade de Pointes with Presentation of Seizure in the Ischemic Heart Disease Context: A Case Report
| Author | Nazanin Hanafi | en |
| Author | Seyedali Moezi | en |
| Author | Marjan Farzad | en |
| Author | Toba Kazemi | en |
| Orcid | Nazanin Hanafi [0000-0002-0174-7005] | en |
| Orcid | Toba Kazemi [0000-0002-6204-4514] | en |
| Issued Date | 2017-01-31 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction: Torsade de pointes (TdP) is a devastating form of ventricular arrhythmia, mainly associated with prolongation of corrected QT (QTc) interval. In general, a TdP episode terminates spontaneously, produces syncopal episodes, or degenerates lethal arrhythmias. There are few reports on TdP in the context of ischemic heart disease (IHD). The present report describes a case of TdP in an IHD patient with presentation of seizure. Case Presentation: We describe the case of a 64-year-old man with a history of diabetes, complaint of chest discomfort, and diagnosis of unstable angina. The patient experienced recurrent myoclonic jerks, as well as transient, but progressive changes in consciousness; however, they were related to cardiac arrhythmia rather than a brain disorder. Conclusions: Cardiac arrhythmias, similar to TdP episodes, should be taken into consideration in the management of IHD patients with seizure. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/modernc.11364 | en |
| Keyword | Torsade de Pointes | en |
| Keyword | Ischemic Heart Disease | en |
| Keyword | Seizure | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Torsade de Pointes with Presentation of Seizure in the Ischemic Heart Disease Context: A Case Report | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |