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# In overdose, widening of the [[QRS]] is frequent, and there is also [[QTc]] prolongation | # In overdose, widening of the [[QRS]] is frequent, and there is also [[QTc]] prolongation | ||
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[[Image:ECG nortr intox.png|left|thumb|350px|Severe nortriptyline intoxication. Wide QRS complex and a prolonged QT interval.]] | [[Image:ECG nortr intox.png|left|thumb|350px|Severe nortriptyline intoxication. Wide QRS complex and a prolonged QT interval.]] |
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Electrocardiographic Findings
- EKG changes are observed in 20% of patients who are at therapeutic doses
- Prolongation of the QTc, displacement of the ST segment, T wave abnormalities, QRS widening, supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias can all occur.
- In overdose, widening of the QRS is frequent, and there is also QTc prolongation
Examples