Toxicity following accidental ingestion of Aconitum containing Chinese remedy

被引:30
作者
Kolev, ST
Leman, P
Kite, GC
Stevenson, PC
Shaw, D
Murray, VSG
机构
[1] ST THOMAS HOSP,LONDON SE1 7EH,ENGLAND
[2] ROYAL BOT GARDENS,SURREY TW9 3AB,ENGLAND
来源
HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY | 1996年 / 15卷 / 10期
关键词
Aconitum; toxicity; ventricular tachyarrhythmias;
D O I
10.1177/096032719601501008
中图分类号
R99 [毒物学(毒理学)];
学科分类号
100405 ;
摘要
Various species of Aconitum are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. These plants are known to contain highly potent cardiotoxins. A 22 year old Chinese male accidentally ingested a herbal liniment prepared from Aconitum with near fatal results. His ventricular tachyarrhythmias responded to standard treatment including the use of i.v. magnesium.
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页码:839 / 842
页数:4
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