Publications by authors named "Niroshi Wijewardane"
Front Cardiovasc Med
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Lithium can cause serious and often unreported cardiac issues like sinus node dysfunction (SND), which can lead to life-threatening conditions such as asystole.
- This study presents the first known successful use of Theophylline to correct SND resulting from lithium toxicity, alongside a systematic review of existing cases.
- Out of 1,117 reports, 49 studies showed that many patients experienced various degrees of SND; the majority recovered without lasting effects, though some required advanced medical interventions like pacemakers.
