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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology Volume 37, 1999 - Issue 4
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Research Article

Acebutolol-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia Reversed with Sodium Bicarbonate

Keith D. Donovan University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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Rocco V. Gerace University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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Dr. Rocco Gerace Department of Emergency Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windemere Rd., London, Ontario, N6A 5A5, Canada
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Jonathan F. Dreyer University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
Pages 481-484 | Published online: 16 Aug 1999

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