Electrocardiographic abnormalities associated with poisoning - 09/08/11
Abstract |
This article will review the cardiovascular toxicities of various medications, stressing the electrocardiographic presentation—both rhythm and morphological issues—and emphasizing recognition and management issues. Cardiovascular toxins are grouped into categories causing similar electrocardiographic effects, including the potassium efflux blockers, sodium channel blockers, sodium-potassium adenosine triphosphatase blockers (ie, digitalis compounds), calcium channel blockers, and β-adrenergic blockers. This article reviews the various electrocardiographic abnormalities associated with these 5 classes of agents, ranging from morphological abnormalities and conduction blocks to brady- and tachyarrhythmias.
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Vol 25 - N° 6
P. 672-687 - juillet 2007 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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