Vol 68, No 12 (2010)
Chorzy trudni typowi
Published online: 2010-12-20
Complete atrioventricular block due to hyperkalemia caused by rhabdomyolysis during treatment with statin
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.79878
Kardiol Pol 2010;68(12):1376-1378.
Abstract
Complete atrioventricular block can occur, among others, in case of hyperkalemia, that is a life-threatening complication of
rhabdomyolysis. Statins constitute the medication group that is especially associated with a possibility of muscle complications.
Frequency of statin-associated myalgia is 5-10%, and potentially fatal rhabdomyolysis - 0.02-0.09%. We describe
a male patient who was admitted due to syncope caused by complete atrioventricular block. Iatrogenic rhabdomyolysis with
life-threatening hyperkalemia, that was related to statin, was diagnosed. After application of suitable pharmacotherapy,
conduction abnormalities resolved. The patient was discharged in a good condition.
Kardiol Pol 2010; 68, 12: 1376-1378
Kardiol Pol 2010; 68, 12: 1376-1378
Keywords: rhabdomyolysisatrioventricular blockstatins