Abstract
We report 3 patients in whom postural changes induced arrhythmias or conduction disorders. In a 70-year-old man leg flexion caused severe junctional bradycardia. In a 42-year-old man abrupt standing up caused slow ventricular tachycardia. In a 17-year-old girl with 1st degree atrioventricular block while supine, merely standing up abolished the block. It is important to consider the possibility of posturally-induced arrhythmias in patients with complaints suggestive of arrhythmia or conduction disorders, but in whom conventional investigation fails to disclose a pathological basis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 564-566, 615 |
Journal | Harefuah |
Volume | 122 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine