Loperamide overdose causing torsades de pointes and requiring Impella temporary mechanical support: a case report

BACKGROUND: Loperamide is a widely available oral μ-opioid receptor agonist, and loperamide abuse is increasing by those seeking intoxication. Loperamide has potent QTc-prolonging properties, placing patients at risk for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. CASE SUMMARY: A 23-year-old w...

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Autores principales: Cicci, Jonathan D, Jagielski, Sarah M, Clarke, Megan M, Rayson, Robert A, Cavender, Matthew A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6939795/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31911979
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytz150

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6939795/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31911979
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytz150

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