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Digoxin intoxication and hyperkalemia caused cardiac arrest in a post-cardiac surgery patient. Digoxin Fab-antibody fragments rapidly restored normal heart rhythm, leading to recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used for heart failure and arrhythmias.
  • Hyperkalemia is a common and dangerous complication of digoxin intoxication.
  • Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate intervention.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old female, post-cardiac surgery, presented with digoxin intoxication and hyperkalemia, leading to cardiac arrest.
  • Initial symptomatic treatment failed to stabilize the patient's condition.

Findings:

  • Administration of digoxin Fab-antibody fragments reversed the cardiac arrest.
  • The patient's heart rhythm converted from atrioventricular conduction block to atrial fibrillation within minutes.
  • The patient experienced a full recovery.

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Implications:

  • Digoxin Fab-antibody fragments are a life-saving antidote for severe digoxin toxicity.
  • Early recognition and prompt administration of digoxin Fab-antibody fragments are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • This case highlights the efficacy of digoxin-specific antibody fragments in managing life-threatening digoxin-induced hyperkalemia and cardiac events.