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...

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Published in:Intensive care medicine 1986, Vol.12 (1), p.54-55
Main Authors: MASSARI, P, MOORE, N, BONMARCHAND, G, MOIROT, E, DROY, J. M, LEROY, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Female
Furosemide - administration & dosage
Furosemide - adverse effects
Heart Block - chemically induced
Humans
Injections, Intravenous
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Toxicity: cardiovascular system
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0342-4642
1432-1238
DOI:10.1007/BF00315377