Intentional intoxication with monkshood plant leading to atrioventricular dissociation and ventricular ectopy in a 17-year-old female: a case report

Intentional intoxication with monkshood plant leading to atrioventricular dissociation and ventricular ectopy in a 17-year-old female: a case report

Abstract Background Monkshood, a toxic plant containing a potent cardio- and neurotoxin called aconitine, can lead to a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias. Mortality associated with this intoxication are due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias whi...

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Main Authors: V. W. Klokman, S. Tempelaar, B. C. W. Kuipers, I. A. G. van Dijk, M. A. M. Moviat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Monkshood plant
Aconitine
Poisoning
Arrythmia
AV dissociation
Emergency medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00588-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00588-3

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