№ 10Toxicology17 min read
Digitalis poisoning. Intoxications with antiarrhythmic agents and anticoagulants
1. Big picture
This topic is about cardiovascular drug intoxications that kill by rhythm disturbance or bleeding.
There are 3 emergency patterns to recognize:
| Poisoning group | Main danger | Pattern recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Digitalis/digoxin | Life-threatening bradyarrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, hyperkalemia | GI symptoms + visual disturbance + “any arrhythmia” |
| **Antiarrhythmic |
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