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Recurrent Sinus Arrest in Association with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

A. K. Parry ,
L. P. Ormerod ,
G. W. Hamlin  and
P. T. Saleem
A. K. Parry
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn
L. P. Ormerod
Affiliation:
Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn
G. W. Hamlin
Affiliation:
Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn
P. T. Saleem*
Affiliation:
Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

We report a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome where the catatonia clearly followed the administration of neuroleptics and where the neurovegetative disturbance was remarkably severe, including episodes of tracheal spasm, apnoea and episodes of bradycardia, and sinus arrest requiring insertion of a temporary external pacing wire. To our knowledge, such severe disturbance has not previously been reported.

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Short Papers
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 164 , Issue 5 , May 1994 , pp. 689 - 691
Copyright
Copyright © 1994 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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