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Recurrent syncope following radiation therapy.

Abstract
This case report describes a 51-year-old man who presented with syncope. His electrocardiogram showed an abnormally long pause and the electrophysiology study revealed a prolonged H-V interval. This was attributed to the radiation therapy he received to the chest. He was successfully treated with implantation of a permanent pacemaker. This case highlights this rare complication of radiation-induced conduction system disease and management of this potentially life-threatening condition.
AuthorsSiddharth Mukerji, Roshan Patel, Atul Khasnis, Chotikorn Khunnawat, Ranjan K Thakur
JournalThe American journal of the medical sciences (Am J Med Sci) Vol. 331 Issue 6 Pg. 325-8 (Jun 2006) ISSN: 0002-9629 [Print] United States
PMID16775441 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Electrocardiography
  • Fibrosis (complications, etiology)
  • Heart Conduction System (pathology, physiopathology, radiation effects)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy (adverse effects)
  • Recurrence
  • Syncope (etiology, therapy)

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