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The diagnosis and treatment of a patient with self-poisoning with beta-blockers is discussed.
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Belton, P., Sheridan, J. & Mulcahy, R. A case of sotalol poisoning. Ir J Med Sci 151, 126–127 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02940161
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