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A young nurse experienced severe heart rhythm issues and low blood pressure from taking too much verapamil. This case highlights the importance of considering self-medication in diagnosing arrhythmias.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Toxicology

Background:

  • Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, is used to treat hypertension and arrhythmias.
  • Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, which can lead to arrhythmias.

Observation:

  • A 26-year-old male nurse presented with sinus bradycardia, passive AV nodal rhythm, and hypotension.
  • Symptoms were attributed to repeated intake of 240-400 mg non-retard verapamil.
  • Initial suspicion of myocarditis recurrence was investigated due to the patient's history.

Findings:

  • The patient's arrhythmia and hypotension were confirmed to be self-inflicted due to verapamil overdose.
  • The absence of clear indicators initially complicated the diagnosis.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the necessity of including self-medication in the differential diagnosis of arrhythmias.
  • Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for self-induced toxicity, even when initially denied by the patient.