Acute pancreatitis can be associated with reversible QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, and left ventricular dysfunction.
Pancreatitis may cause reversible QT prolongation and LV dysfunction; case report leaves association and causality open.
A 70-year-old woman presented with acute pancreatitis and new-onset QT prolongation with subsequent torsades de pointes. Coronary catheterization was performed and was unremarkable. After persistent QT prolongation, despite temporary atrial pacing, a permanent dual chamber cardioverter defibrillator was implanted. In addition to the QT prolongation, significant depression in the left ventricular function was noted. Both resolved once the pancreatitis abated.
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