High-dose loperamide abuse–associated ventricular arrhythmias
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High-dose loperamide abuse–associated ventricular arrhythmias
Charles W. O’Connell, MD, Amir A. Schricker, MD, MS, Aaron B. Schneir, MD, Imir G. Metushi, PhD, Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD, Alicia B. Minns, MD From the Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, Department of Emergency Medicine, Veterans Association San Diego, La Jolla, California, Division of Cardiovascular...
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عنوان ژورنال: HeartRhythm Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2214-0271
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2016.01.002