Ticagrelor-Induced Paroxysmal Complete Heart Block

Complete heart block is an uncommon condition that can be fatal if unidentified, as it affects the conduction system of the heart. The phenomenon may be caused by a drug or underlying medical condition requiring a temporary or permanent pacemaker to stabilize the condition. We report a case of compl...

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Published inIndian journal of clinical cardiology Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 67 - 69
Main Authors Premchand, Rajendra Kumar, Rao, Hygriv, Kumar, Yerra Shiva, Jena, Surya Kant, Sarika, P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01.06.2020
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Ticagrelor
paroxysmal complete heart block
ventricular premature complex
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Summary:Complete heart block is an uncommon condition that can be fatal if unidentified, as it affects the conduction system of the heart. The phenomenon may be caused by a drug or underlying medical condition requiring a temporary or permanent pacemaker to stabilize the condition. We report a case of complete heart block precipitated by ticagrelor which was reversed with the cessation of ticagrelor therapy.
ISSN:2632-4636
2632-4644
DOI:10.1177/2632463620930920