Lithium-Induced Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction

Cureus. 2021 Jul 31;13(7):e16778. doi: 10.7759/cureus.16778. eCollection 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Lithium is a common mood-stabilizing drug for manic patients. We describe a case of sinoatrial node dysfunction in a patient with serum lithium levels within the therapeutic range. Given the symptomology and severity of the patient's illness, after placing a permanent pacemaker, the patient was discharged on the preadmission dose of lithium.

Keywords: bipolar disorder; lithium; lithium toxicity; lithium-induced bradycardia; pacemaker; sinoatrial node dysfunction.

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  • Case Reports