Arrhythmias in organophosphate poisonings
Kiss, Z.; Fazekas, T.
Acta Cardiologica 34(5): 323-330
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5385 PMID: 317206 Document Number: 151449
168 cases of organophosphate poisonings are reviewed with special respect to frequent arrhythmias. In 134 cases toxic repolarisation with QT prolongation, ST- and T- anomalies were present. 56 patients had arrhythmias and the prevalence of ventricular arrhythmias was impressive. In five patients a transient picture of myocardial infarction was seen. The great incidence of ECG alterations and arrhythmias necessitate the permanent monitoring of patients with organophosphate poisoning in an intensive care unit.