Fulminant hjertesvigt efter intravenös verapamil hos en patient med supraventrikulaer takykardi
Engelsk titel: Fulminant acute heart failure following intravenous bolus administration of verapamil in a patient with supraventricular tachycardia
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Författare:
Stengaard, Carsten
;
Eiskjaer, Hans
;
Kjaerulf Jensen, Henrik
Email: carsten.stengaard@ki.au.dk
Språk: Dan
Antal referenser: 3
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UI-nummer: 13027874
Sammanfattning
Verapamil administered intravenously is recommended as a first-line therapy in patients with supraventricular tachycardia. However, these patients may suffer from tachycardia-induced heart failure and particular caution is needed before prescription of verapamil in these cases. We present a case of fulminant acute heart failure following intravenous bolus administration of verapamil in a previously healthy young man. This case stresses the potential deleterious effects of this commonly prescribed drug.