Abstract |
We present a case regarding a 25-year-old woman who had been taking unauthorized weight loss pills prior to a sudden cardiac arrest from which she was resuscitated by paramedics. Her initial electrocardiogram revealed a prolonged corrected QT-interval (QTc). During admission she developed torsades de pointes and was treated with magnesium sulphate and temporary pacing. An electrophysiological study, a coronary angiogram and genetic testing for long QT syndrome all revealed normal results. After cessation of the pills the QTc normalized, and two weeks later she was discharged.
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Authors | Manan Pareek, Rasmus Lederballe Pedersen, Trond Paul Leren, Henrik Kjærulf Jensen |
Journal | Ugeskrift for laeger
(Ugeskr Laeger)
Vol. 175
Issue 11
Pg. 739-40
(Mar 11 2013)
ISSN: 1603-6824 [Electronic] Denmark |
Vernacular Title | Slankepiller købt på internettet som årsag til ventrikelflimren. |
PMID | 23480888
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anti-Obesity Agents
(adverse effects)
- Electrocardiography
- Female
- Heart Arrest
(chemically induced)
- Humans
- Internet
- Ventricular Fibrillation
(chemically induced)
- Weight Loss
(drug effects)
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