Extreme digitalis intoxication.
A case of massive digoxin intoxication is described. The concentration of digoxin in plasma, 15.5 ng/ml, is one of the highest observed in an individual not having heart diease who survived the intoxication. During the first two days there was complete heart block but only moderate hyperkalaemia. The advantage of temporary pacemaker treatment under these conditions is emphasized.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D004077:Digoxin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D006327:Heart Block / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013405:Suicide; D013997:Time Factors
D004077:Digoxin