Causes, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of high lithium levels and intoxications: Retrospective analysis of patient records
Michael Kaczmarczyk,
Madeleine Batke,
Katja Wingenfeld
et al.
Abstract:Background: The mood stabilizer lithium has a narrow therapeutic index with a relevant risk of intoxication. We used real-world hospital data to identify causes, treatment courses, and outcomes of high lithium levels and intoxications. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients with a lithium concentration of ⩾1.1 mmol/L, who were treated at Charité University Medical Center Berlin. Results: We identified 136 patients (58% women; mean age: 54.7 years) with high lithium levels or intoxication. 66.9% were c… Show more
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