| Atropine-resistant bradycardia due to hyperkalaemia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18723723 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Symptomatic sinus bradycardia is routinely treated in the emergency department with atropine and pacing. Two cases are presented that illustrate the importance of considering hyperkalaemia, particularly in the presence of atropine-resistant symptomatic bradycardia. The administration of calcium in such cases acts to stabilise the myocardium and resolve the bradycardia. Blood gas analysis provides a rapid estimate of serum potassium concentrations, facilitating timely treatment. |
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Authors:
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T J Slade; J Grover; J Benger |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medicine journal : EMJ Volume: 25 ISSN: 1472-0213 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Med J Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-25 Completed Date: 2008-11-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100963089 Medline TA: Emerg Med J Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 611-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Emergency Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough Street, Bristol, UK. tobyslade@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use* Atropine / therapeutic use* Bradycardia / drug therapy*, etiology* Drug Resistance Electrocardiography Humans Hyperkalemia / complications* Male |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; 51-55-8/Atropine |
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