Severe nodal arrhythmia following direct current cardioversion for atrial flutter

Authors
Hansen, MG Gill, SUA Hansen, HS
Citation
Mg. Hansen et al., Severe nodal arrhythmia following direct current cardioversion for atrial flutter, SC CARDIOVA, 33(4), 1999, pp. 250-251
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL
ISSN journal
14017431 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
250 - 251
Database
ISI
SICI code
1401-7431(1999)33:4<250:SNAFDC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
A case of long-lasting nodal arrhythmia and severe hypotension following DC cardioversion for atrial flutter is presented. The patient, treated with t he selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor sertraline and with sotalol, thio pental and digoxin, showed no sign of organic disease or drug intoxication. We suggest that drug interaction in combination with the DC shock and an a ltered sympaticus/parasympaticus balance during anaesthesia provoked the in cident.