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Junctional bradycardia laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Junctional bradycardia patients may have no definite cause or may be the result of various other problems. If junctional bradycardia patients present with symptoms, a generalized approach is done to find the precipitating factors.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
Based upon the patient’s history, consideration should be given to checking the following:
- Digoxin levels
- Lyme titers in patients where the disease is endemic
- Renal function and electrolytes
- Complete blood count
- ABGÂ : To rule out hypoxia and respiratory acidosis
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]