A Case of Digoxin-induced Catatonic Stupor.
- Author:
Tae Ick CHUNG
1
;
Jin Kook PARK
;
Soung Kyeong PARK
;
Joon Seok KIM
;
Dong Won YANG
;
Beum Saeng KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Catatonic stupor;
Digoxin;
Toxicity
- MeSH:
Aged;
Digoxin;
Humans;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Stupor*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2001;19(4):438-439
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We experienced a rare clinical manifestation of a digoxin induced catatonic stupor without other features of digoxin toxicity. This case suggests that the neurological manifestation of digoxin toxicity can occur without the usual side effects. Also, a serum digoxin level should be checked in any elderly patient presenting with abnormal cerebral func-tions, irrespective of whether or not the dose of digoxin has been changed. (J Korean Neurol Assoc 19(4):438~439, 2001)
