Case Report

Glucagon in Heart Block

Authors: RICHARD J. KONES, MD

Abstract

Recently attention has been directed to apparent inotropic and chronotropic effects of this substance upon the heart muscle. The explanation for such action is not clear at the moment. Further studies will be needed in this area.

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