Prolonged sinus arrest on electrocardiogram recording during apheresis donation in young female donor with convulsive syncope

Abstract

Key Clinical Message An 18‐year‐old young female with a convulsive syncope during apheresis donation demonstrated a prolonged sudden sinus arrest continued for approximately 30‐second on monitor ECG. This prolonged sinus arrest may relate accidental serious complications in ordinal apheresis donation. Continuous electrocardiogram monitor and correspondence are indispensable.

Keywords

• apheresis donation
• convulsive syncope
• ECG monitor
• prolonged sinus arrest