An unusual cause of complete heart block Review
| Authors: | O'Rourke, K.; Ma, T.; Bojko, K.; Chen, L. |
| Review Title: | An unusual cause of complete heart block |
| Abstract: | Mercury poisoning is most frequently associated with multiorgan toxicity involving the brain, lungs, and kidneys. Cardiotoxic effects of mercury are rare and often overlooked. We demonstrate mercury poisoning-induced cardiotoxicity through a case study and then provide a review of the incidence, pathophysiology, and associated management plans. This case illustrates the importance of thorough history-taking to promote early recognition of toxicity. © 2024 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; fatigue; pathogenesis; case report; biological marker; computer assisted tomography; steroid; emergency ward; kidney; cardiotoxicity; hospital admission; thorax radiography; heart arrhythmia; toxicity; electrocardiography; heart muscle ischemia; transthoracic echocardiography; rare disease; extracorporeal oxygenation; neck pain; acute respiratory failure; ground glass opacity; cardiac imaging; mercury; chelating agent; heart block; heart right bundle branch block; cardiovascular magnetic resonance; humans; human; male; article; complete heart block; exertional dyspnea; mercury poisoning; dental amalgam; factory worker; mercurialism |
| Journal Title: | Critical Care Nursing Quarterly |
| Volume: | 47 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0887-9303 |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2024-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 14 |
| End Page: | 18 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000487 |
| PUBMED: | 38031304 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledged in the PDF -- Source: Scopus |
