NYMC Faculty Publications
Transient Left Bundle Branch Block in the Setting of Hyperkalemia
Author Type(s)
Faculty
Journal Title
Cureus
First Page
16602
Last Page
16602
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
7-24-2021
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to sudden cardiac death. We report a case of transient left bundle branch block (LBBB) pattern on an electrocardiogram (EKG) secondary to hyperkalemia in a patient with a history of end-stage renal disease. A 48-year-old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with chief complaints of weakness and shortness of breath after a missed hemodialysis session. A 12-lead EKG in the ED showed the LBBB pattern with left axis deviation, prolonged PR interval, and peaked T-waves in the precordial leads. The initial serum potassium level was 8.5 mEq/L. EKG changes resolved after correcting the serum potassium level.
Recommended Citation
Naz, A., Kansara, T., Ruiz Santillan, M., & Saeed, M. (2021). Transient Left Bundle Branch Block in the Setting of Hyperkalemia. Cureus, 13 (7), 16602-16602. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.16602
