Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest from abiraterone-induced hypokalemia: a case report.

Jessica MaoAllison Komatsu ChangStephen ChinKomal PreetNare TorosyanSarmen SarkissianJoseph E Ebinger

Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2024)

A broad differential diagnosis for polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is essential in identifying and treating patients presenting in this rhythm. Here we present a case of iatrogenic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia secondary to oncologic treatment.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
atrial fibrillation
prostate cancer
peritoneal dialysis
heart rate
diabetic rats
rectal cancer
endothelial cells
combination therapy
replacement therapy
minimally invasive
patient reported