| Literature DB >> 2568099 |
H R Vijayakumar1, W O Thomas, J J Ferrara.
Abstract
A case of severe thyrotoxicosis with cardiac decompensation is reported. Use of propranolol was followed by cardiovascular collapse. Esmolol, the beta-1 adrenoceptor blocking agent was successfully used to control the thyrotoxic state. A discussion of possible advantages of esmolol is provided.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2568099 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1989.tb11340.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaesthesia ISSN: 0003-2409 Impact factor: 6.955