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Modified release verapamil induced cardiogenic shock
  1. U Nanda1,
  2. A Ashish2,
  3. H J F Why2
  1. 1University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, UK
  2. 2Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr U Nanda
 Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ, UK; uttam_nandayahoo.com

Abstract

Cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction is commonly seen in the accident and emergency department. Refractory cardiogenic shock has been reported after a therapeutic dose of modified release verapamil with concomitant use of beta blocker, metoprolol, but not after a single therapeutic oral dose of modified release verapamil alone. We report what we believe to be the first case of potentially life threatening cardiogenic shock resulting from the myocardial depressant effect of a single therapeutic oral dose of modified release verapamil. The patient made a dramatic recovery minutes after an injection of intravenous calcium chloride. The case is a reminder of the negative inotropic effect of verapamil and how it should be treated.

  • ITU, intensive therapy unit
  • JVP, jugular venous pressure
  • cardiogenic shock
  • iv calcium chloride
  • modified release verapamil

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  • Competing interests: none declared