Hydrocortisone induce bradyarrhythmias: a case report

Rahul Soni; Ravi Kumar; Jayita Debnath

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20164842

Authors

Rahul Soni Medical Specialist, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India
Ravi Kumar Medical Officer, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India
Jayita Debnath Resident, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Pune, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20164842

Keywords:

Hydrocortisone, Bradyarrythmias

Abstract

Steroids are common drugs used in various disorders and are also known to have adverse effects on all systems. In cardiovascular system, it can cause various conduction abnormalities in the heart. In this report we describe recurrence of bradycardia in a patient of urosepsis after using hydrocortisone.

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Author Biography

Ravi Kumar, Medical Officer, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India

medical officer,

department of medicine

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