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Amiodarone induced thrombophlebitis
  1. R Showkathali,
  2. M J Earley,
  3. S Sporton
  1. Department of Cardiology, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Refai Showkathali
 Department of Cardiology, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK; refais{at}gmail.com

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Thrombophlebitis of peripheral vein is a well recognised complication of intravenous amiodarone use in high doses (300–1200 mg) or prolonged infusion. This case demonstrates that even smaller doses of amiodarone can cause significant thrombophlebitis, if given in a small …

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