[Taxus poisoning: an unusual cause of acute heart failure]. / Das Gift der Eibe: eine ungewöhnliche Ursache der akuten Herzinsuffizienz.

Taxines are the active, poisonous constituents in yew plants (Taxus spp.) and can result in life-threatening cardiac toxicity. Rapid elimination of yew plant material and administration of active charcoal can limit absorption of toxins. Treatment is confined to supportive care. Therapeutic interventions such as utilization of digoxin immune fab, hemodialysis and temporary cardiac pacing may be utilized. Extracorporeal life support should be considered for severe cases.

Síndrome de eritema tenar periarticular y onicolisis: una manifestación de toxicidad cutánea por taxanos / Periarticular Thenar Erythema and Onycholysis Syndrome: A Manifestation of Taxane-Induced Cutaneous Toxicity

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[Taxus baccata poisoning]. / Smrtelná otrava tisem cerveným.

Common yew poisoning occurs by per oral application of needles or extracts of needles usually. The determination of the cause of death is more difficult in the latter case. In our article, we advise of circumstances which could be helpful in diagnostic. In addition, we describe the substances contained in yew, their effect, importance and toxicological detection.