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FACAS L
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FACAS L asked in Science & MathematicsMedicine · 1 decade ago

asystole due to heroin overdose?

How may a heroin overdose lead to cardiac arrest in asystole ?

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  • John de Witt
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    1 decade ago
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    While heroin has cardiac toxicities, the usual mechanism is respiratory depression. It's amazing how poorly the heart works after somebody's quit breathing.

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