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  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Atrial tachycardia with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is a significant cause of heart failure.
  • Cardioversion is a common procedure to restore normal heart rhythm.

Observation:

  • An 83-year-old female patient with heart failure presented with atrial tachycardia and reduced LVEF.
  • The patient underwent cardioversion for rhythm restoration.

Findings:

  • Post-cardioversion Holter monitoring revealed massive QT interval prolongation.
  • This prolongation led to torsade de pointes, a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia.
  • Impaired left ventricular function and atrial ectopy were identified as the sole contributors to QT prolongation.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the critical risk of QT prolongation and torsade de pointes in patients with compromised left ventricular function.
  • Careful electrophysiological assessment and monitoring are crucial before and after cardioversion in such high-risk patients.
  • Understanding the interplay between cardiac function, atrial ectopy, and proarrhythmic events is vital for preventing adverse outcomes.