Serotonin Syndrome Masquerading as Ventricular Tachycardia Storm

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Serotonin Syndrome Masquerading as Ventricular Tachycardia Storm Ramzi Dudum, MD, M. Imran Aslam, MD, Jose Madrazo, MD The American Journal of Medicine Volume 131, Issue 12, Pages e498-e499 (December 2018) DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.07.016 Copyright © 2018 Terms and Conditions

Figure Relevant diagnostics and physical examination data. (A) Initial electrocardiogram on presentation to the critical care unit. (B) Still image of clonus on physical examination (refer to supplementary materials for video). (C) Electrocardiogram on discharge after successful treatment of serotonin syndrome. The American Journal of Medicine 2018 131, e498-e499DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.07.016) Copyright © 2018 Terms and Conditions