Complete atrioventricular block due to timolol eye drops: a case report and literature review

• Main Authors: Zhuoying Wang (Author), Ian Denys (Author), Feng Chen (Author), Lijie Cai (Author), Xuecui Wang (Author), Daniel R. Kapusta (Author), Yongliang Lv (Author), Juan Gao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Timolol Maleate is a non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker that is commonly used to treat open-angle glaucoma. Despite its topical administration, ophthalmic timolol enters systemic circulation and produces a systemic beta-adrenergic blockade. We report a case of long-term timolo...