Spontaneous polymorphic ventricular tachycardia after administration of pilsicainide in a patient resuscitated from ventricular fibrillation

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2006 Sep;29(9):1016-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2006.00479.x.

Abstract

We performed a pilsicainide challenge test in a 38-year-old man who was resuscitated from ventricular fibrillation without apparent baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality. His father had a history of ventricular fibrillation and his brother had multiple episodes of syncope. Pilsicainide (1 mg/kg) induced short coupled ventricular premature beats followed by repetitive polymorphic ventricular tachycardia without apparent J wave and ST elevation, and excessive changes in QRS duration and QT interval. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator was implanted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / adverse effects*
  • Electric Countershock
  • Humans
  • Lidocaine / adverse effects
  • Lidocaine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / chemically induced*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / prevention & control*
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / complications*
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Lidocaine
  • pilsicainide