AI Article Synopsis
- - Colchicine is increasingly being used to treat cardiovascular diseases but can be very dangerous in overdose situations.
- - Overdosing on colchicine causes direct damage to heart cells, which can result in severe heart failure.
- - The case study discusses a patient who experienced a colchicine overdose and required advanced life support, showcasing the difficulties in managing such emergencies.
Article Abstract
Colchicine has an expanding role in cardiovascular disease treatment. Colchicine overdose is a toxicologic emergency. Direct cellular toxicity interferes with myocardial contractility, leading to cardiovascular collapse. We present a case of a patient with a colchicine overdose supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, highlighting the challenges and limitations.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11522767 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102580 | DOI Listing |
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