2013
DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000440522.99454.7b
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Abstract: complication of PCC, ventricular tachycardia (VT) is rare and torsades de pointes (TdP) yet more rare. We report a previously healthy 12 yo boy who developed VT and TdP in the context of PCC. He presented with history of chronic headaches, acutely altered mental status, diaphoresis, blood pressure (BP) of 220/110mmHg and heart rate of 108bpm. Empiric intravenous (IV) labetalol lead to initial improvement, but 6h later, he developed multiple episodes of non-sustained VT, including one of TdP. Electrolytes were … Show more

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