A perfect refractory electrical storm by acute toxicity of accidental aconitine intake

A perfect refractory electrical storm by acute toxicity of accidental aconitine intake

A 51-years-old male presented with drooling, hematemesis and diarrhea in emergency department after accidental ingestion of homemade aconitine tincture. Examination revealed shock and initial ECG showed atrial fibrillation. The patient suddenly developed a pulseless wide QRS complex tachycardia req...

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Main Authors: Francesca Menichetti, Paola Bartolucci, Maria Luisa Matteucci, Luigi Gori, Alessandra Ieri, Francesco Gambassi, Roberto Baronti, Simone Vanni, Guido Mannaioni, Attilio Del Rosso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-06-01
Series:Emergency Care Journal
Subjects:
Aconitum
toxicity
traditional medicine
cardiac arrhythmias
ventricular fibrillation
Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ecj/article/view/9736

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