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Massive verapamil overdose complicated by noncardiogenic pulmonary edema

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Abstract

We describe two cases of pulmonary edema, bradycardia, and hypotension associated with massive verapamil overdose. A noncardiogenic etiology of the pulmonary edema was indicated in one patient by normal thermodilution cardiac output and pulmonary artery occlusion pressure, and in the other patient by a normal echocardiogram. We hypothesize that calcium channel blocker overdose predisposes patients to develop pulmonary edema.

Keywords

Verapamil
calcium channel blocker
pulmonary edema
adult respiratory distress syndrome

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