Prolongation of the Q-T interval in lithium toxicity.
A patient with lithium intoxication and Q-T prolongation is described. As serum lithium levels fell with therapy, serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) demonstrated T wave changes more commonly associated with lithium. All changes were ultimately reversible.
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
D008094:Lithium