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Hepatic Dysfunction in Patients Receiving Intravenous Amiodarone

Objectives: Amiodarone is a commonly used antiarrhythmic drug. Hepatotoxicity following chronic oral administration occurs in 1% to 3% of patients. Hepatotoxicity following intravenous (IV) administration is infrequent but may be associated with dramatic increases in serum transaminases. We describe the incidence of liver toxicity among patients receiving IV amiodarone during…

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Early and Late Arrhythmogenic Effects of Doxorubicin

Background: To determine the incidence of early and late arrhythmogenic effects of doxorubicin-containing chemotherapy regimens. Patients and Methods: A prospective study including 29 patients who were treated with doxorubicin-containing regimens. Cardiac evaluation was based on 24-hour electrocardiographic monitorization (Holter), which was performed during the first cycle of doxorubicin-containing regimens, as…

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