Pacemaker-induced VF is an extraordinarily rare complication of cardiac pacing. Alterations in ventricular repolarization with rapid slowing of the heart rate demonstrated by acute prolongation of QT intervals may play a role. This report should alert physicians to the possibility of QT prolongation and an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias following acute rate control of AF.
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