Open AccessAcute right ventricular failure: a novel presentation of methadone-induced cardiotoxicity
Author(s) -
Mohamad B. Taha,
Osama Dasa,
Mohammad AlAni,
Omar Taha,
Nila Radhakrishnan,
Mustafa M. Ahmed
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2020-237168
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiogenic shock , methadone , cardiotoxicity , presentation (obstetrics) , heart failure , shock (circulatory) , intensive care medicine , cardiology , anesthesia , chemotherapy , surgery , myocardial infarction
As methadone use increases, the potential for methadone-induced cardiotoxicity (MIC) may rise. We describe a case of acute right ventricular (RV) failure leading to cardiogenic shock after methadone overdose. This presentation was followed by full RV recovery. This previously undescribed presentation highlights the challenges involved with MIC, its diagnosis and its management.