Bradycardia related to hypoglycaemia.
Alterations in blood glucose levels are known to be involved in electrocardiogram changes. Various types of arrhythmias have been reported. We present here the case of an 81-year-old woman presenting with transient atrial fibrillation while being treated for hypoglycaemia with dextrose infusion, and finally developing a sinus rhythm. The presence of alterations in glucose blood levels should always be considered as a potential cause of transient atrial fibrillation.
Navarro-Gutiérrez
Sergio
S
Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital Virgen de la Luz, Cuenca, Spain. sergionavarrog@hotmail.com
González-Martínez
Félix
F
Fernández-Pérez
Maria Teresa
MT
García-Moreno
Maria Teresa
MT
Ballester-Vidal
Maria Rosa
MR
Pulido-Morillo
Francisco J
FJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D005947:Glucose