A Case of Severe Bradyarrhythmia after Ingestion of Rhododendron Brachycarpum
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 268-270, 2002.
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de Ko
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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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Sujet Principal:
Atropine
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Sueur
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Thorax
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Bradycardie
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Rhododendron
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Sensation vertigineuse
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Consommation alimentaire
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Électrocardiographie
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Hypertension artérielle
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Médecine traditionnelle
Limites du sujet:
Humans
langue:
Ko
Texte intégral:
Korean Circulation Journal
Année:
2002
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Article