Unveiling a Rare Side Effect: A Report of a Unique Case of Second-Degree Type 2 Sinoatrial Node Exit Block Induced by Adenosine Infusion

Adenosine is a widely used pharmacologic agent in the field of cardiology, predominantly for the termination of supraventricular tachycardias and diagnostic purposes. Most of the side effects are short-lasting due to its very short half-life. Fatal complications of adenosine are rare but can include...

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Published in:Cureus 2024, Vol.16 (1), p.e53310-e53310
Main Authors: Mahanta, Dibyasundar, Budhia, Anup K, Barik, Rama Chandra, Das, Debasish, Acharya, Debasis
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Adenosine is a widely used pharmacologic agent in the field of cardiology, predominantly for the termination of supraventricular tachycardias and diagnostic purposes. Most of the side effects are short-lasting due to its very short half-life. Fatal complications of adenosine are rare but can include ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and asystole. Proper medical supervision and monitoring are crucial to minimize risks. We report a unique case of a second-degree type 2 sinoatrial node exit block following intravenous adenosine administration in a 25-year-old male presenting with palpitations.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.53310