Abstract
Many volatile chemicals inhaled for a recreational high have a chemical structure similar to chloroform and may lead to Ikr blockade and subsequent torsades de pointes. This is one potential mechanism of action for huffing-associated sudden death.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Clinical Case Reports |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ikr
- hERG
- huffing
- sudden cardiac death
- torsade de pointes