Three fatal cases of herbal aconite poisoning.
In 3 fatal cases of tachyarrhythmia caused by herbal poisoning, the only common denominator was the presence of aconites derived from the rootstocks and lateral root-tubers of Aconitum carmichaeli and the rootstocks of A kusnexoffii. The contain aconitine alkaloids which are notorious for the arrhythmogenic properties. Symptoms of these cases and management suggestions are presented.
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Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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D031841:Aconitum / Q000506:poisoning*; D000328:Adult; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000506:poisoning*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal