Left bundle branch block: a rare ECG manifestation of hyperkalemia
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-04-01
Authors : Venkata Madhav M; Anvesh G; Seshaiah KV; Eswar G; Mohammad A;
Page : 159-163
Keywords : Electrocardiogram; Hyperkalemia; Left bundle branch block;
Abstract
A 20-year-old female patient with chronic kidney disease was brought to our emergency medical department with symptoms of pain in chest and abdomen, vomitings. Laboratory testing revealed serum potassium 7.7 mEq/L, serum creatinine 9.1 mg/dL. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed left bundle branch block (LBBB) pattern with left axis deviation, tall T waves and ST elevation. Among ECG alterations in hyperkalemia, LBBB is rare and is being reported in our case.
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