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. 1970 Nov 20;170(3960):866-8.
doi: 10.1126/science.170.3960.866.

Glue sniffing causes heart block in mice

G J Taylor, W S Harris

Glue sniffing causes heart block in mice

G J Taylor et al. Science. .

Abstract

In mice, the inhalation of airplane glue or toluene fumes slows the sinoatrial rate, prolongs the P-R interval, and sensitizes the heart to asphyxia-induced atrioventricular block. In humans who sniff glue or solvents, similar mechanisms may be a cause of sudden death.

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