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A rare cause of ventricular tachycardia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT A 56-year-old male, known to be hypertensive and with a history of cerebrovascular accident, presented with palpitations. His electrocardiogram showed ventricular premature complexes, and he was referred to a cardiologist. Holter monitoring revealed nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) runs. He had one episode of VT, which was reverted by amiodarone. Clinical examination revealed multiple active lymph nodes in the neck. An excision biopsy was performed, which was suggestive of tuberculous lymphadenitis. The patient received antituberculosis therapy for 6 months, after which repeat imaging showed complete resolution of both lymphadenopathy and clinical symptoms. This case describes a rare and underrecognized cause of ventricular arrhythmia that can be successfully treated.

Source: Heart India

DOI: 10.4103/heartindia.heartindia_56_25

Authors: Abhiman Balakrishna Shetty, K. Aravind Kumar, Sajeer Kalathingathodika, Rajesh Gopalan Nair, Suryanath Kalapurakal Raveendranath

Institution: Government Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600