Electrical storm induced by H1N1 A influenza infection

Europace. 2010 Feb;12(2):294-5. doi: 10.1093/europace/eup430. Epub 2010 Jan 1.

Abstract

Pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus is spreading worldwide. We report a case of electrical storm during H1N1 influenza A infection in a patient with congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS) that was previously stable on beta-blocker therapy. Possible causes for the association of A flu and LQTS recurrent ventricular arrhythmias are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype*
  • Influenza, Human / complications*
  • Long QT Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Long QT Syndrome / therapy
  • Ventricular Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction / physiopathology*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists