Intoxicación grave por bloqueadores de los canales de calcio

Martín Angulo; Pedro Grille; Henry Albornoz; José Ignacio Álvez; Homero Bagnulo

Authors

Martín Angulo Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Fisiopatología. Asistente. Médico Intensivista
Pedro Grille Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Cátedra de Medicina Intensiva. Profesor Adjunto. Médico Intensivista
Henry Albornoz Administración de los Servicios de Salud del Estado, Hospital Maciel, Centro de Tratamiento Intensivo. Médico Intensivista
José Ignacio Álvez Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Fisiopatología, Asistente. Residente de Medicina Intensiva
Homero Bagnulo Administración de los Servicios de Salud del Estado, Hospital Maciel, Centro de Tratamiento Intensivo, Director. Médico Intensivista

Keywords:

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Abstract

Calcium channel blockers poisoning can result in a severe condition. The study presents the case of a patient suffering from severe poisoning caused by diltiazem who developed a deep shock and multiple organ dysfunction. Hemodynamics instability may be refractory to the usual therapeutic measures, requiring the implementation of adjuvant therapy to support vital functions. The study examines the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of calcium channel blockers. Last, the therapeutic alternatives are presented based on current evidence.

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