Levosimendan as Treatment Option in Severe Verapamil Intoxication: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cardiovascular shock due to verapamil intoxication is often refractory to standard resuscitation methods. Recommended therapy includes prevention of further absorption of the drug, inotropic therapy, calcium gluconate, and hyperinsulinemia/euglycemia therapy. Often further measures are needed such a...

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Main Authors: Mirjam Osthoff, Christine Bernsmeier, Stephan C. Marsch, Patrick R. Hunziker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/546904
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