Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Spacer-induced atrial fibrillation.

C C Breeden1, B H Safirstein

  • 1Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ 07102.

New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Inhaled sympathomimetics, commonly used for asthma, are generally safe. However, a case report shows albuterol with a spacer may induce atrial fibrillation.

Related Experiment Videos

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Spontaneous pneumothorax in AIDS patients not receiving prophylaxis against Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

Chest·1992
Same author

Spontaneous pneumothorax in Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: common or uncommon?

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1992
Same author

Lung cancer in a drug addict seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1992
Same author

Chronic steroid dependent asthma and pulmonary function.

New Jersey medicine : the journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey·1991
Same author

Transbronchial aspiration of an intrathoracic cyst.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1991
Same author

Pleural effusions in AIDS.

New Jersey medicine : the journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey·1991

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Inhaled sympathomimetics are primary treatments for asthma.
  • Extensive research suggests these medications are safe regarding cardiac arrhythmias.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient experiencing atrial fibrillation.
  • This event occurred after the administration of albuterol via a spacer device.

Findings:

  • Albuterol, a common inhaled sympathomimetic, can potentially trigger atrial fibrillation.
  • The use of a spacer device may be a factor in this adverse cardiac event.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should be aware of potential cardiac risks associated with inhaled albuterol, even when used with a spacer.
  • Further investigation into sympathomimetic-induced arrhythmias is warranted.