Delayed QT prolongation and electrical storm following cardioversion
File version
Author(s)
Young, D
Nayyar, S
Matta, MG
Griffith University Author(s)
Primary Supervisor
Other Supervisors
Editor(s)
Date
Size
File type(s)
Location
License
Abstract
A 68-year-old woman developed delayed QT prolongation and Torsades de Pointes (TdP) following electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Despite early discontinuation of Sotalol and optimal electrolyte replacement, she experienced bradycardia-associated TdP approximately 66 h post-cardioversion, requiring resuscitation and temporary overdrive pacing. QTc normalised with pacing, and no further episodes occurred. This case highlights a vulnerable window for proarrhythmia in the days following cardioversion, particularly in patients with multiple QT-prolonging risk factors. Extended ECG monitoring and consideration of early pacing may be critical in preventing life-threatening arrhythmias in high-risk individuals.
Journal Title
Journal of Electrocardiology
Conference Title
Book Title
Edition
Volume
93
Issue
Thesis Type
Degree Program
School
Publisher link
Patent number
Funder(s)
Grant identifier(s)
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
Item Access Status
Note
Access the data
Related item(s)
Subject
Cardiology (incl. cardiovascular diseases)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Persistent link to this record
Citation
Dababneh, E; Young, D; Nayyar, S; Matta, MG, Delayed QT prolongation and electrical storm following cardioversion, Journal of Electrocardiology, 2025, 93, pp. 154136