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Summaries for Patients17 September 2002Very High Doses of Methadone May Cause Abnormal Heart RhythmSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-137-6-200209170-00004 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail What is the problem and what is known about it so far?At rest, the heart usually pumps blood at a rate of 60 to 90 beats per minute. Although extra beats occasionally occur, the normal pattern (rhythm) of heartbeats is fairly regular. The heart has an electrical system that runs through the upper heart chambers (atria) and the lower heart chambers (ventricles). The electrical system controls the heart rate and rhythm. Age, diseases, and drugs can affect the electrical system and cause abnormal rhythms (arrhythmia). Some arrhythmias reduce the ability of the heart to pump blood. Some even cause ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: The summary below is from the full report titled “Torsade de Pointes Associated with Very-High-Dose Methadone.” It is in the 17 September 2002 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 137, pages 501-504). The authors are MJ Krantz, L Lewkowiez, H Hays, MA Woodroffe, AD Robertson, and PS Mehler.Summaries for Patients are a service provided by Annals to help patients better understand the complicated and often mystifying language of modern medicine.Summaries for Patients are presented for informational purposes only. These summaries are not a substitute for advice from your own medical provider. If you have questions about this material, or need medical advice about your own health or situation, please contact your physician. The summaries may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoTorsade de Pointes Associated with Very-High-Dose Methadone Mori J. Krantz , Laurent Lewkowiez , Helen Hays , Mary Ann Woodroffe , Alastair D. Robertson , and Philip S. Mehler Metrics 17 September 2002Volume 137, Issue 6Page: I-42KeywordsArrhythmiaBloodDrug addictionDrug therapyDrugsHeartHeart ratePacemakersPotassiumShock ePublished: 17 September 2002 Issue Published: 17 September 2002 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2002 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...
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