Literature DB >> 6691426

Propranolol in the treatment of rage and violent behavior associated with Korsakoff's psychosis.

S C Yudofsky, L Stevens, J Silver, J Barsa, D Williams.   

Abstract

Propranolol controlled the rage and violent behavior of a man with alcohol withdrawal, Korsakoff's psychosis, and seizures. The authors present evidence linking Korsakoff's psychosis and alcohol withdrawal to pathophysiologic alterations in CNS adrenergic amines and receptors.

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Year:  1984        PMID: 6691426     DOI: 10.1176/ajp.141.1.114

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Psychiatry        ISSN: 0002-953X            Impact factor:   18.112


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Review 1.  Coma and the etiology of violence, Part 2.

Authors:  C C Bell
Journal:  J Natl Med Assoc       Date:  1987-01       Impact factor: 1.798

Review 2.  The physician's unique role in preventing violence: a neglected opportunity?

Authors:  John C Umhau; Karysse Trandem; Mohsin Shah; David T George
Journal:  BMC Med       Date:  2012-11-23       Impact factor: 8.775

  2 in total

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