title: Spacer-induced atrial fibrillation.
abstract: Inhaled sympathomimetics, studied extensively for treatment of asthma, have been found to be safe from cardiac arrhythmias. We discuss a case report of albuterol used with a spacer device that induced atrial fibrillation. We review relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ 07102.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Breeden
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Safirstein
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000420:Albuterol