Complete atrioventricular block due to hyperkalemia caused by rhabdomyolysis during treatment with statin
Journal Title: Kardiologia Polska - Year 2010, Vol 68, Issue 12
Abstract
Complete atrioventricular block can occur, among others, in case of hyperkalemia, that is a life-threatening complication of rhabdomyolysis. Statins constitute the medication group that is especially associated with a possibility of muscle complications. Frequency of statin-associated myalgia is 5-10%, and potentially fatal rhabdomyolysis - 0.02-0.09%. We describe a male patient who was admitted due to syncope caused by complete atrioventricular block. Iatrogenic rhabdomyolysis with life-threatening hyperkalemia, that was related to statin, was diagnosed. After application of suitable pharmacotherapy, conduction abnormalities resolved. The patient was discharged in a good condition. Kardiol Pol 2010; 68, 12: 1376-1378.
Authors and Affiliations
Marek Grabka, Krystian Wita, Adrianna Berger-Kucza, Tomasz Bochenek, Maciej Turski, Maria Trusz-Gluza
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