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Citalopram overdose: Late presentation of torsades de pointes (TdP) with cardiac arrest

INTRODUCTION: Citalopram overdose may produce bradycardia, QT prolongation, and torsades de pointes (TdP). A cardiotoxic metabolite may be responsible for the delayed onset of cardiotoxicity. Although some authorities recommend a minimum of 24 hours of observation following citalopram overdose, a re...

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Main Authors: Tarabar, Asim F., Hoffman, Robert S., Nelson, Lewis S.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Springer-Verlag 2008
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3550142/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18570170
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF03160963
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