Title of article :
An arrhythmic episode after mercury exposure and successful treatment with chelation therapy: A case report
Author/Authors :
Karakulak, Uğur Nadir Occupational Disease Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Gündüzöz, Meside Occupational Disease Hospital - Department of Clinical Toxicology, Turkey , Tutkun, Engin Occupational Disease Hospital - Department of Clinical Toxicology, Turkey , Yılmaz, Ömer Hınç Occupational Disease Hospital - Department of Clinical Toxicology, Turkey
Abstract :
People are exposed to mercury in daily life by means of food, batteries, broken thermometers and fluorescent lamps, and amalgam. Neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity of mercury are well known.However, the relationship between mercury poisoning and its effects on the cardiac conduction system has not been clearly identified.Sodium 2, 3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate (DMPS) is a metal chelating agent approved for oral or intravenous use to treat poisoning with mercury.
Journal title :
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Journal title :
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
