Corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation and syncope associated with pseudohypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia

J Pediatr. 2000 Mar;136(3):404-7. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2000.103447.

Abstract

An adolescent presented with exercise-associated syncope and electrocardiographic corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation. Pseudohypoparathyroidism-induced hypocalcemia was diagnosed. The QTc (485 to 505 milliseconds) shortened during normalization of calcium levels, and syncope has not reoccurred.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypocalcemia / complications*
  • Hypocalcemia / physiopathology*
  • Long QT Syndrome / etiology*
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism / complications*
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism / physiopathology*
  • Syncope / etiology*