Torsade de pointes and T-wave alternans in a patient with brainstem hemorrhage
Journal
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
2
Pages
199-201
Date Issued
1995
Author(s)
Abstract
Torsade de pointes, a form of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia associated with QT prolongation, is rarely reported in intracranial hemorrhage. T-wave alternans is recently considered a risk marker for ventricular arrhythmias. To our knowledge, we report the first case of brainstem hemorrhage in which the patient presented with torsade de pointes and T-wave alternans. The implication of this association is discussed. © 1995.
Type
journal article