Prolonged sinus arrest complicating a thrombotic stroke.
A 56-year-old man developed sinus node dysfunction culminating in 27 seconds of asystole during a thrombotic stroke. Bradyarrhythmias resolved over a period of 96 hours, at which time sinus node recovery times were normal. Sinus node dysfunction has not recurred during the two years of follow-up. We suggest that cardiac rhythm be closely monitored in acute stroke patients.
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D001919:Bradycardia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012849:Sinoatrial Node / Q000503:physiopathology