Accelerated idioventricular rhythm during flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Crit. Care Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003246-198703000-00022· OSTI ID:6596113

Borgeat, A; Chiolero, R; Mosimann, B; Freeman, J

We report the case of a patient who developed severe hypoxemia and an unusual arrhythmia, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, during flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Coronary artery disease was subsequently suspected despite an unremarkable history and physical examination, and confirmed by a thallium 201 imaging. The appearance of accelerated idioventricular rhythm during fiberoptic bronchoscopy should raise the possibility of underlying coronary artery disease.

• Research Organization: University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
• OSTI ID: 6596113
• Journal Information: Crit. Care Med.; (United States), Vol. 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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