The EKG in the patient treated with tricyclic antidepressants: Difference between revisions
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[[Image:ECG_amitr_OD_during.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Severe amitriptylin intoxication.]] | [[Image:ECG_amitr_OD_during.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Severe amitriptylin intoxication. <br> [http://www.ecgpedia.org Image courtesy of ECGpedia]. ]] | ||
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Electrocardiographic Findings
- EKG changes are observed in 20% of patients who are at therapeutic doses
- Prolongation of the QTc, displacement of the ST segment, T wave abnormalities, QRS widening, supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias can all occur.
- In overdose, widening of the QRS is frequent, and there is also QTc prolongation
Examples