Complete atrio-ventricular block after furosemide.
We report a case of nonfatal complete atrio-ventricular (A-V) block after injection of 125 mg of furosemide by a central vena cava catheter. Accidents with this diuretic are very rare but this observation shows that it could induce A-V conduction disturbances. When large quantities of this diuretic must be used, we would recommend a slow injection rate to avoid such accidents.
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Massari
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Moore
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Bonmarchand
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Moirot
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Droy
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Leroy
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006327:Heart Block / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous
D005665:Furosemide