Brainstem infarct presenting as torsades de pointes.
2009
: Hypokalemia, as an adverse consequence of severe alkalosis, can prolong QT interval and cause torsades de pointes. This report describes a rare case of central neurogenic hyperventilation as a result of brainstem infarct, presenting primarily with refractory ventricular tachyarrhythmia due to secondary hypokalemia.
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