Transient A-V dissociation and severe hypotension due to consumption of Ayurvedic medicine--Vatsanabha (aconitum ferox)

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 Vatsan...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 2014-05, Vol.62 (5), p.434-435
Hauptverfasser:	Laddhad, Deepak, Sancheti, Saurabh R, Dinde, Yogita
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aconitum - adverse effects Adult Arthritis - drug therapy Bradycardia - chemically induced Bradycardia - diagnosis Echocardiography Electrocardiography - drug effects Female Heart Block - chemically induced Heart Block - diagnosis Humans Hypotension - chemically induced India Medicine, Ayurvedic Phytotherapy - adverse effects Plant Extracts - adverse effects Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0004-5772