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Symptomatic Bradycardia: Considering the Differential Diagnosis

Northwestern EM Blog

Myocardial Infarction Medication Sinus node dysfunction Infectious Disease Hypothermia Metabolic Abnormalities (hypothyroidism, hyperkalemia, ect.) If high suspicion or known overdose, involve and consult your local Poison Center [8]. Hypothermia Moderate to severe hypothermia can cause significant bradycardia leading to hypotension.

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Something she ate?

Intensive Blog

Show answer In this case, the history pointed towards mushroom poisoning. Most cases of mushroom poisoning are self-limiting episodes of gastrointestinal upset. There are many different syndromes associated with mushroom poisoning in Australia including cholinergic, hallucinogenic, glutaminergic, disulfram-like and hepatotoxic 3.