Albuterol and spacer-induced atrial fibrillation.
Albuterol used with a spacer device which induced atrial fibrillation is described. Inhaled sympathomimetics have been extensively studied for the treatment of asthma and have generally been found to be safe from cardiac arrhythmias. A review of the literature is presented.
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ.
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D000328:Adult; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
D000420:Albuterol