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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2019
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| 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 |