Severe reversible cardiac failure associated with methanol intoxication.
Methanol intoxication produces a well recognized clinical picture characterized by gastrointestinal, ocular and nervous system symptoms. The effect of poisoning on the cardiovascular system has not been well documented. We report the case of a 55 year old man whose acute methanol intoxication caused severe reversible cardiac failure. This represents the first description of an association between methanol toxicity and acute cardiac dysfunction in man.
Cavalli
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Department of Cardiology, G. Fornaroli Hospital, Milano, Italy.
Volpi
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Maggioni
A P
AP
Tusa
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De Pieri
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D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000432:Methanol / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged
D000432:Methanol