Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and ß-blockers are used, combined or individually, in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, and other disorders. However, cardiogenic shock has been reported as a rare complication associated with the combination of verapamil and ß-blockers that can be resolved by medical intervention. We describe the case of a 35-year-old woman who developed a fatal cardiogenic shock after an unintentional overdose of verapamil (calcium channel blocker) and atenolol (ß-blocker) that was discovered only after autopsy and toxicological analyses.

Marella, G.l., Ottaviano, V., Furnari, C., Mauriello, S., Marsella, L.t. (2017). A fatal case of intoxication after an unsuspected combined intake of verapamil and atenolol. MINERVA MEDICOLEGALE, 137(2), 52-55 [10.23736/S0026-4849.17.01765-5].

A fatal case of intoxication after an unsuspected combined intake of verapamil and atenolol.

MARELLA, GIAN LUCA;FURNARI, CARMELO;MAURIELLO, SILVESTRO;MARSELLA, LUIGI TONINO
2017-01-01

Abstract

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and ß-blockers are used, combined or individually, in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, and other disorders. However, cardiogenic shock has been reported as a rare complication associated with the combination of verapamil and ß-blockers that can be resolved by medical intervention. We describe the case of a 35-year-old woman who developed a fatal cardiogenic shock after an unintentional overdose of verapamil (calcium channel blocker) and atenolol (ß-blocker) that was discovered only after autopsy and toxicological analyses.
2017
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Settore MED/43 - MEDICINA LEGALE
English
Verapamil, Atenolol, Intoxication, Cardiogenic shock, Forensic toxicology
Marella, G.l., Ottaviano, V., Furnari, C., Mauriello, S., Marsella, L.t. (2017). A fatal case of intoxication after an unsuspected combined intake of verapamil and atenolol. MINERVA MEDICOLEGALE, 137(2), 52-55 [10.23736/S0026-4849.17.01765-5].
Marella, Gl; Ottaviano, V; Furnari, C; Mauriello, S; Marsella, Lt
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