Complete Heart Block Induced Torsades de Pointes.

Cureus

Cardiology, Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium, Temecula, USA.

Published: February 2024

High-degree atrioventricular node block is a known cause of bradycardia. Heart rate and QT interval have an inverse relation. Therefore, bradycardia can lead to prolonged QT interval, which can predispose patients to Torsades de Pointes, a life-threatening arrhythmia. Correcting the underlying etiology can often reverse the arrhythmia and prevent recurrence. For this reason, recognizing the etiology of this arrhythmia plays an essential role in management.

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