Amiodarone-Induced Thrombosis: A Case Series and Brief Review of the Literature

作者:Iqbal Fahad M*; Chawla Bobby; Koneru Jayanth; Bikkina Mahesh
来源:American Journal of Therapeutics, 2012, 19(5): 389-391.
DOI:10.1097/MJT.0b013e3181f4b2aa

摘要

Amiodarone is used extensively in clinical practice for the treatment of arrhythmias but is associated with a number of well-known side effects. We present 3 cases of extensive thrombosis occurring secondary to intravenous amiodarone. In cases like these, amiodarone must be stopped immediately and patients started on appropriate anticoagulation therapy. Providing education to nursing and pharmacy staff regarding the administration of IV amiodarone and the necessity of defining institutional guidelines are central to decreasing the risk of complications from using this widely available antiarrhythmic agent.

  • 出版日期2012-9