Digitalis toxicity caused by toad venom.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of toad venom-induced digitalis toxicity is presented. A pause of 13.5 s was noted in the patient taking a Chinese medication which contained toad venom. This is the first case report of clinical digitalis toxicity related to toad venom in Western society.
Medical subject headings
- Amphibian Venoms
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Digoxin
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal
- Syncope