TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Novel presentation of cardiotoxicity and other complications in tricyclic antidepressant poisoning
JO  - Curēus
A1  - Nguyen, Hiep
A1  - Kidron, Ariel
A1  - Ghildyal, Christopher
A1  - Veluri, Shriya
A1  - Nguyen, Nghi
A1  - Nguyen, Quan
A1  - Nguyen, Hoang
SP  - e17181
EP  - e17181
VL  - 13
IS  - 8
N2  - Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is a known frequently used and highly potent antidepressant that serves as an unsuspecting source of acute human poisoning. We present a case of an Asian female in her mid-30s who suffered TCA toxidrome that manifested as severe cardiovascular toxicities including arrhythmia characterized by QT elongation that was managed emergently. Hemodynamics and ECG findings improved gradually following appropriate therapy in the intensive care unit. Following two days of treatment, the patient regained consciousness and after seven days the patient made a full clinical recovery and was discharged with no residual neurological effects. The relevant medical literature on TCA poisoning is reviewed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2168-8184
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.17181
ID  - ref1
ER  -