A case of early repolarization syndrome in which hyponatremia and coronary vasospasms induced ventricular fibrillation

Abstract

A 60-year-old man was referred to our hospital presenting with unconsciousness due to severe hyponatremia. The twelve‑lead ECG on admission exhibited prominent J waves in the inferolateral leads. During the treatment for hyponatremia, ventricular fibrillation (VF) occurred and the electrogram (ECG) after the VF incident exhibited marked ST elevation in the inferolateral leads. An Ach provocation test induced vasospasms in the right and left coronary arteries and J wave augmentation, suggesting a high risk for vasospastic angina. Finally, a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator was implanted in the patient. We hereby discuss the possible contribution of hyponatremia to VF episodes in early repolarization syndrome based on the present case.

Keywords: Coronary vasospastic angina; Early repolarization syndrome; Hyponatremia; J wave syndrome; Ventricular fibrillation.