A Case of Severe Bradyarrhythmia after Ingestion of Rhododendron Brachycarpum
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 268-270, 2002.
Artigo
em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Rhododendron brachycarpum has been known as a panacea in Korean folk medicine, and is used to treat various diseases including hypertension. Excessive ingestion can cause intoxication by grayanotoxin. We experienced a 59 year-old man suffering of grayanotoxin intoxication following excessive ingestion of Rhododendron brachycarpum. The patient presented dizziness, weakness, and chest discomfort with cold sweats. Electrocardiography showed marked sinus bradycardia with atrio-ventricular dissociation. With intravenous saline and atropine, the patient recovered. This case calls attention to the potential cardiotoxicity of Korean folk medicine Rhododendron brachycarpum.
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Assunto principal:
Atropina
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Suor
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Tórax
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Bradicardia
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Rhododendron
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Tontura
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Ingestão de Alimentos
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Eletrocardiografia
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Hipertensão
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Medicina Tradicional
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Circulation Journal
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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