Non-paroxysmal junctional tachycardia complicating disseminated intravascular coagulation during massive surgical hemorrhage: A case report
Suyoun Chun,
Sung Mee Jung
Abstract:Rationale:
Non-paroxysmal junctional tachycardia (NPJT) is a self-limiting supraventricular tachycardia associated with primary heart disease, cardiac surgery, digitalis toxicity, and metabolic or electrolyte imbalances. However, NPJT caused enhanced normal automaticity even in the absence of structural heart disease can be fatal if not managed properly.
Patient concerns:
A 74-year-old hypertensive female patient was scheduled for transureteroureterosto… Show more
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