Literature DB >> 16865219

Electrocardiographical case. A man found unconscious.

C Tan1, S Pillai, P G Manning.   

Abstract

A 25-year-old man was brought to the emergency room after being found unconscious. Electrocardiography (ECG) showed changes classical of tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) poisoning. These included sinus tachycardia, QTc prolongation, QRS complex widening, right axis deviation and positive R waves in lead aVR. This unique ECG highlights the importance of lead aVR, which often tends to be ignored. Treatment is started based on ECG findings.

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Year:  2006        PMID: 16865219

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Singapore Med J        ISSN: 0037-5675            Impact factor:   1.858


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1.  Serial Monitoring of Lead aVR in Patients with Prolonged Unconsciousness Following Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose.

Authors:  Kyoung Ho Choi; Kyoung-Uk Lee
Journal:  Psychiatry Investig       Date:  2008-12-31       Impact factor: 2.505

2.  Evaluation of serum sodium changes in tricyclic antidepressants toxicity and its correlation with electrocardiography, serum pH, and toxicity severity.

Authors:  Farzad Gheshlaghi; Nastaran Eizadi-Mood; Soodabeh Emamikhah-Abarghooeii; Mahdi Arzani-Shamsabadi
Journal:  Adv Biomed Res       Date:  2012-10-31
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