title: Heparin-induced transient prolongation of the QT interval during endovascular embolisation of intracranial aneurysm.
abstract: Prolonged QT interval and increased QT(C) dispersion have been described immediately following rupture of intracranial aneurysm, due to increased sympathetic activity. Here, we report a patient with transient prolongation of the QT interval, probably due to heparin-induced hypocalcaemia, which occurred during coiling of a right internal carotid aneurysm, 54 days after ictus. Correction of the hypocalcaemia led to resolution of the electrocardiogram and blood pressure abnormalities.
authors: Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
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authors: Radhakrishnan
authors: Sanjay
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authors: Agarwal
authors: Parmod K
authors: PK
authors: Bithal
authors: Vipul
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