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Case Reports
. 2015 Jul;3(7):566-9.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.300. Epub 2015 May 18.

A multifaceted approach to calcium channel blocker overdose: a case report and literature review

Robert Burkes  1 , Gregg Wendorf  1
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Case Reports

A multifaceted approach to calcium channel blocker overdose: a case report and literature review

Robert Burkes et al. Clin Case Rep. 2015 Jul.

Abstract

Calcium channel blocker toxicity can be devastating. Initial therapy with fluid, calcium, and adrenoreceptor agonists should be prompt and novel therapies can be added if no response. Determining cardiogenic shock versus vasoplegia with echocardiogram or other hemodynamic monitoring may guide treatment options.

Keywords: Calcium channel blocker; hyperinsulinemia-euglycemia therapy; lipid emulsion; methylene blue; overdose.

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