Serotonin Syndrome Following Septal Myectomy in Association With Fentanyl and Methylene Blue: A Case Report

We report a case of serotonin syndrome following septal myectomy in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. We attribute the emergence of the syndrome to the combined use of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), fentanyl, methylene blue, bupropion, and herbal supplements.

Source: Psychosomatics - February 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lindsay Haacker, MaryJo Maliekel, Christina E. Hantsch Bardsley, Ryan Bergren, Edwin Meresh, Angelos Halaris Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research