Key result
Lithium toxicity in children can cause adverse electrocardiac effects by acting on membrane electrogenic pumps and channels involved in ion distribution.
Why the study?
What are the electrocardiac effects and underlying pathophysiology of lithium toxicity in children?
Population
Children on lithium therapy, specifically an illustrative case of a child presenting with lithium poisoning
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May warrant ECG vigilance in children with lithium toxicity; extends sparse case data on ion channel effects but leaves broader incidence and management open.
Case Report (n=1)
What are the electrocardiac effects and underlying pathophysiology of lithium toxicity in children?
Paediatric cardiologists should be aware of the electrocardiac side-effects of lithium toxicity in children, which alters ion channels and pumps.
Singh et al. (2015) conducted a case report in Lithium toxicity (n=1). Lithium was evaluated on Cardiac toxicity and electrocardiac effects. Lithium toxicity in children can cause adverse electrocardiac effects by acting on membrane electrogenic pumps and channels involved in ion distribution.
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