Cardiopulmonary arrest upon admission caused by pilsicainide hydrochloride intoxication: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2023 Jun 22;11(6):e7448. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.7448. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Abstract

A 22-year-old male presented to our hospital after receiving 2450 mg of pilsicainide hydrochloride. Subsequently, he experienced cardiac arrest, and percutaneous cardiopulmonary support was introduced to maintain his circulation. After 3 days of intensive care, he regained consciousness and was transferred to another hospital for treatment related to psychological problems.

Keywords: cardiac arrest; hemodialysis; intoxication; percutaneous cardiopulmonary support; pilsicainide hydrochloride.

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  • Case Reports