Torsade de pointes indicates early neurologic damage in acute ischemic stroke
We report the case of a 78-year-old woman with ischemic stroke who presented with TdP as the initial manifestation of early neurologic deterioration. We hypothesized that an increase in intracranial pressure may result in neurohormonal activation, QT prolongation, and then myocardial damage, leading to TdP. We highlight that new onset of TdP in a patient with stroke may reflect neurologic deterioration, requiring further evaluation and specific intervention.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Li-Yen Huang, Wei-Shiang Lin, Wen-Yu Lin, Cheng-Chung Cheng, Shu-Meng Cheng, Tsung-Neng Tsai Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
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