Transient atrial fibrillation precipitated by hypoglycemia.
Two noninsulin-dependent diabetic patients developed transient atrial fibrillation precipitated by hypoglycemia that reverted to sinus rhythm after administration of IV dextrose. Atrial fibrillation as a complication of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients has been reported in only two patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Odeh
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M
Department of Internal Medicine B, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Oliven
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A
Bassan
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D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology*; D001794:Blood Pressure; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D005947:Glucose