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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/546904 |
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