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An extremely wide QRS complex tachycardia induced by anamorelin.

Kazuki ShimojoYasunori KanzakiHiroyuki MiyazawaItsuro Morishima
Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2024)
Anamorelin, a ghrelin receptor agonist, is used for cancer-related cachexia but can induce life-threatening arrhythmias. A case study illustrates an extremely wide QRS tachycardia, posing diagnostic challenges. Anamorelin cessation led to normalization, highlighting the importance of ECG monitoring, particularly in liver-compromised patients, and hemodynamic support are crucial during suspected toxicity.
Keyphrases
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