Herbal remedies-how safe are they? A case report of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation induced by herbal medication used for obesity

被引:9
作者
Agarwal, SC [1 ]
Crook, JR
Pepper, CB
机构
[1] Leeds Gen Infirm, Leeds, W Yorkshire, England
[2] York Dist Gen Hosp, York, N Yorkshire, England
关键词
herbal remedies; obesity; polymorphic ventricular tachycardia;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.12.056
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
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[No abstract available]
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