Macroscopic T-wave alternans in a patient presenting with hepatic encephalopathy.

Simsek B., Belpinar M. S., Ikitimur B., Yalin K.

Journal of electrocardiology, cilt.65, sa.1, ss.110-112, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 65 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.01.011
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of electrocardiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.110-112
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Macroscopic T-wave alternans, Hepatic encephalopathy, Long QT, Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

Macroscopic T-wave alternans (TWA) is the beat-to-beat variation in the amplitude or shape of the T wave on a surface electrocardiogram (ECG) and known to be a harbinger of impending malignant ventricular arrhythmias such as polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. We herein report a case with hepatic encephalopathy, who developed TWA, followed by polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.