A Case of Severe Bradyarrhythmia after Ingestion of Rhododendron Brachycarpum.
10.4070/kcj.2002.32.3.268
- Author:
You Shik CHOI
1
;
In Sung JANG
;
Byoung Ha KIM
;
Na Young KWON
;
Jae Deok KIM
;
Myoung Yong LEE
;
Moo Yong RHEE
;
Young Kwon KIM
;
Gab Teug KIM
;
Hwa Sik SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. rheemy@anseo.dankook.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bradycardia;
Grayanotoxin;
Rhododendron brachycarpum
- MeSH:
Atropine;
Bradycardia*;
Dizziness;
Eating*;
Electrocardiography;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Medicine, Traditional;
Middle Aged;
Rhododendron*;
Sweat;
Thorax
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2002;32(3):268-270
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Rhododendron brachycarpum has been known as a panacea in Korean folk medicine, and is used to treat various diseases including hypertension. Excessive ingestion can cause intoxication by grayanotoxin. We experienced a 59 year-old man suffering of grayanotoxin intoxication following excessive ingestion of Rhododendron brachycarpum. The patient presented dizziness, weakness, and chest discomfort with cold sweats. Electrocardiography showed marked sinus bradycardia with atrio-ventricular dissociation. With intravenous saline and atropine, the patient recovered. This case calls attention to the potential cardiotoxicity of Korean folk medicine Rhododendron brachycarpum.
