Postmortem Distribution of Cathinone and Cathine in Human Biological Specimens in a Case of Death Associated with Khat Chewing

Chewing khat leaves has been associated with several adverse health effects, and there are very few case reports of cardiotoxicity, stroke and death resulting from this. In addition, postmortem distribution of cathine and cathinone, active components of khat, are not yet fully clear. This postmortem...

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Main Authors: Ibraheem M. Attafi, Mohammed Y. Albeishy, Magbool E. Oraiby, Ibrahim A. Khardali, Ghassan A. Shaikhain, Mohsen M. Fageeh
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: Naif University Publishing House 2018-06-01
Series:Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine
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Online Access:https://journals.nauss.edu.sa/index.php/AJFSFM/article/view/376