title: Transient complete atrioventricular block associated with herb intake.
abstract: We report a case of transient complete atrioventricular block in a 38-year-old man, after intake of a mixture of herbs, intended to aid cigarette smoking cessation. Since all other causes of conduction disturbances were excluded, a side-effect of the herbal remedy was identified as the most likely diagnosis. Given that most patients are unaware of the potential risks of the intake of various herbs, we would urge that their usage be regulated.
authors.affiliation: University of Ioannina and Preveza General Hospital, Greece. thkolet@cc.uoi.gr
authors.forename: Theofilos M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Kolettis
authors.forename: Grigorios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Oikonomou
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Novas
authors.forename: Dimitrios A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Sideris
mesh_terms: D006327:Heart Block / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors