Abstract:A 38-year-old man was brought by emergency medical service after resuscitation following cardiac arrest. The patient was found pulseless with a wide complex tachycardia. The patient had bipolar disorder and was on lithium, lamotrigine, and ziprasidone. His electrolytes and lithium levels were normal. An electrocardiogram (EKG) was performed the next…
A 34-year-old woman was brought to our emergency department because of sudden loss of consciousness. Ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation were noted on electrocardiographic monitoring and reverted to sinus rhythm after repeated defibrillation. She was treated as a case of thyroid storm. Although tachycardia and fever normalized after 2 days, she…
Membership grants access to journals, courses and a slew of premium benefits.
Please consider supporting us by choosing an option below:
View Membership Options Make A Tax-Deductable Donation
No Thanks, take me to the site and don't show me this again.