A case report of sodium azide-induced myopericarditis

• Published in: European heart journal : case reports Vol. 8; no. 4; p. ytae134
• Main Authors: Tarabanis, Constantine, Banco, Darcy, Keller, Norma M, Bangalore, Sripal, Alviar, Carlos L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: UK Oxford University Press 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Case Report; Complications and side effects; Diagnosis; Heart failure; Patient outcomes; Pericarditis; Sodium azide; United States; Case report; Myopericarditis; Colchicine; Sodium azide

Abstract Background Sodium azide exposures are rare but can be lethal as the substance inhibits complex IV in the electron transport chain, blocking adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) synthesis. Sodium azide is mostly used as a propellant in vehicular airbags but is also used in laboratory, pharmacy, and...