Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
The EKG in the Patient Treated with Bretylium
Introduction
Electrocardiographic Findings
- A brief sympathomimetic phase followed by adrenergic blockade.
- Heart rate initially increases and then falls.
- No change in the intervals
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