| Tachyarrythmias with elevated cardiac enzymes in Münchausen syndrome. | |
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PMID: 20424883 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report the case of a woman with Münchausen syndrome who surreptitiously injected epinephrine causing recurrent ventricular tachyarrhythmias accompanied by dramatically high plasma levels of epinephrine and normal norepinephrine levels. |
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Authors:
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Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann; Alejandra Gonzalez-Duarte; Jose Martinez; Horacio Kaufmann |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-04-28 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society Volume: 20 ISSN: 1619-1560 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Auton. Res. Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-28 Completed Date: 2010-09-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9106549 Medline TA: Clin Auton Res Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 259-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, Dysautonomia Center, New York University, 530 First Avenue, Suite 9Q, New York, NY 10016, USA. Lucy.Norcliffe-Kaufmann@nyumc.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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blood Adult Diagnosis, Differential Epinephrine / administration & dosage, adverse effects, blood Female Heart Diseases / enzymology* Humans Munchausen Syndrome / diagnosis* Norepinephrine / blood Pheochromocytoma / blood Tachycardia, Ventricular / diagnosis*, enzymology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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51-41-2/Norepinephrine; 51-43-4/Epinephrine |
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