title: Transient A-V dissociation and severe hypotension due to consumption of Ayurvedic medicine--Vatsanabha (aconitum ferox).
abstract: A 24 year old married, well educated, female patient presented with complaints of giddiness and blackouts. On evaluation, patient had hypotension and bradycardia. ECG findings were suggestive of complete A-V dissociation. On detailed history patient revealed consumption. of Ayurvedic medicine Vatsanabha for arthritis. This study impresses upon the need for complete history talking and generating awareness regarding the correct and observed use of any drug including alternative medicines.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Laddhad
authors.forename: Saurabh R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Sancheti
authors.forename: Yogita
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Dinde
mesh_terms: D031841:Aconitum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007194:India; D008515:Medicine, Ayurvedic; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts