BEYOND THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE - FATAL CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS AFTER INGESTION OF AN HERBAL MEDICATION

Authors

  • Fahad Lakhdhir National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi- Pakistan
  • Umaira Alauddin National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi- Pakistan
  • Ejaz Ul Haq National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi- Pakistan
  • Faisal Qadir National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55519/JAMC-04-9872

Keywords:

herbal medicine; erectile dysfunction; bi-directional ventricular tachycardia

Abstract

There is increasing popularity in the use of herbal medicine for different ailments as these natural products are considered safer than conventional medicines; however, their use in dosage exceeding prescribed limits can result in serious toxic side effects. We present a case of a 63-year-old male who presented with complaints of restlessness, nausea, vomiting and tingling sensation on his body and ECG evidence of bi-directional ventricular tachycardia. On interrogation, it was revealed that the patient had self-prepared and consumed large quantity of an herbal medication (containing toxic aconite roots) as therapy for erectile dysfunction resulting in a fatal outcome.

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Published

2022-09-28

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 4 (2022): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE ABBOTTABAD

Section

CASE REPORT

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