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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Nephrology
Pharmacology

Background:

Lithium is a crucial mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
Cardiac side effects are a known risk of lithium therapy.
Identifying and managing lithium toxicity is critical for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of lithium intoxication presenting with significant cardiac abnormalities.
To illustrate the efficacy of hemodialysis in reversing lithium-induced ECG changes.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 39-year-old woman with lithium intoxication.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring to assess cardiac function.
Hemodialysis as a treatment intervention.

Main Results:

The patient presented with pre-syncope and multiple ECG abnormalities.
These lithium-induced ECG changes resolved completely following hemodialysis.
Hemodialysis proved effective in clearing lithium and normalizing cardiac function.

Conclusions:

Lithium intoxication can manifest with severe, reversible cardiac manifestations.
Hemodialysis is a highly effective treatment for lithium-induced cardiotoxicity.
Prompt recognition and intervention are essential for managing lithium toxicity.