Publications by authors named "Joseph A Dolan"
A life-threatening flecainide overdose treated with intravenous fat emulsion.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
March 2013
Article Synopsis
- Flecainide is a Class Ic antidysrhythmic drug that can cause dangerous heart rhythm issues, leading to prolonged PR, QRS, and QTc intervals on an ECG, particularly in overdose cases.
- Treatment for flecainide overdose primarily involves fluid resuscitation and administering magnesium and sodium bicarbonate.
- This report presents a case where intravenous fat emulsion (IFE) therapy successfully treated a patient experiencing severe hemodynamic issues due to flecainide overdose, suggesting IFE as a potential new treatment option.