Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiotoxic Drug Overdose—A Lifesaving Intervention

Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use in cardiotoxic drug overdose is increasing. Calcium channel blockers along with β-blockers constitute more than 65% of deaths from cardiovascular medications. The authors report here a case of ECMO use for amlodipine and telmisartan tablet overdose, where ECMO was used to salvage the patient’s life as a life-saving intervention.