Title of article :
Torsades De Pointes Electrical Storm Induced by H1N1 in a Patient with KCNH2 Variant of Unknown Significance
Author/Authors :
Khiatah, Bashar Department of Internal Medicine - Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, CA, USA , Dukes, Jonathan Cardiology Associate Medical Group, USA , Desai, Christina Community Memorial Hospital, USA , Frugoli, Amanda GME Department - Community Memorial Hospital, USA
Pages :
5
From page :
1
To page :
5
Abstract :
This report describes a case of an electrical storm of Torsades De Pointes in a structurally normal heart, following an H1N1 infection in the presence of a genetic variant of unknown significance. The patient was successfully treated with isoproterenol. This case highlights the dilemma of evaluating novel genetic testing results in a clinical setting.
Keywords :
Torsades De Pointes , Electrical Storm Induced , KCNH2
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year :
2020
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Record number :
2613103
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