Electrocardiographic changes?!


Question: Electrocardiographic changes!?
Can opiates cause EKG changes in overdose situations and what is the pathophysiology behind it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Yes, most any drug can cause cardiac changes!. Opiates may cause the heart rate to speed up and then get slower depending on the dosage that has been taken!. These drugs effect the CNS which control the breathing and heart rate!. The CNS can be stimulated or depressed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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