Transient atrial fibrillation precipitated by hypoglycaemia: two case reports.
We describe two insulin-dependent diabetic females who presented with severe hypoglycaemia associated with atrial fibrillation which reverted to sinus rhythm after intravenous dextrose. Atrial fibrillation has not previously been reported as a complication of hypoglycaemia in insulin-dependent diabetic patients.
Collier
A
A
Diabetic and Dietetic Department, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.
Matthews
D M
DM
Young
R J
RJ
Clarke
B F
BF
D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007328:Insulin / Q000009:adverse effects
D007328:Insulin; D005947:Glucose