Electrocardiographic Profile of Cardiotoxic Plants and Animals

Abstract

There are numerous plant and animal toxins that can cause electrocardiogram changes, even in patients without history of cardiac pathology. Despite of extensive studies of poisons of plant and animal origin, only few articles are reported with integrated approach to their cardiac toxicity. This article presents the most common and important plant and animal poisoning which are typically involved in cardiac toxicity and with special reference to their electrocardiographic changes.

Authors and Affiliations

Suraj Sundaragiri| Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research Puducherry, India Corresponding Email: drsurajfm@gmail.com, Srikanth Tandur| Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine, Government Medical College, Nizamabad, Telangana, India

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Suraj Sundaragiri, Srikanth Tandur (2016). Electrocardiographic Profile of Cardiotoxic Plants and Animals. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS), 5(11), 719-725. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-12218