Acquired QT interval prolongation and ventricular arythmias associated with brucellosis: A case report and review of literature

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Yanikoglu A., BAŞARICI İ., Altekin E., Karakas S., Ozbek S., Gulcan A. R., ...More

Journal of Cardiology Cases, vol.4, no.2, 2011 (Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 4 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2011
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jccase.2011.06.007
• Journal Name: Journal of Cardiology Cases
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Keywords: Acquired long QT, Brucellosis, Ventricular tachycardia
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Brucellosis is a zoonosis caused by Brucella species and usually involves the lymphoreticular system. Cardiovascular involvement is rare but fatal. Endocarditis is the most common cardiovascular manifestation of brucellosis. Herein we report a case of brucellosis with a presentation of acquired QT prolongation and ventricular tachycardia without a clear clinical picture of endocarditis and myocarditis. © 2011 Japanese College of Cardiology.