Table 2.

A time schedule of events

Day	Time	Event
1	22:07	Prescribed metoprolol 50 mg
2	09:35	Discontinued metoprolol after only 1 dose of 50 mg given on the night before
	15:23	Hypotension and low pulse (frequency of 30)
		Isoprenaline infusion 20‐60 mL/h
	15:36	Intensive care due to cyanosis and no measureable pulse
	17:22	Isoprenaline infusion 60 mL/h. Pulse 30. Decreased consciousness. No effect of atropine.
	18:15	Intubation and mechanical respiration. Hypotensive, systolic blood pressure 90. pH 7.1. Transfer to other hospital planned.
	18:30	During transportation: unconscious, cold, frequence on scope 20‐25, no palpable pulse, severely reduced ejection fraction, some effect of adrenalin 50 µg refracted doses, external pacing.
	18:45	Arrived at other hospital. Cold and cyanosis. Dilated pupils, infusion of dopamine 10 µg/kg/min. Adrenaline. No response on heart function.
	19:30	The patient dies.