bufotoxin and Cardiomegaly

bufotoxin has been researched along with Cardiomegaly* in 1 studies

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An interesting case of cardiotoxicity due to bufotoxin (toad toxin). The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 2011, Volume: 59 Consumption of toads for their aphrodisiac effect is a common practice in Laos, China and in some parts of India. Toad secretions from parotid and skin contains toxin similar to cardiac glycosides. It results in bradycardia and cardiac dysfunction leading on to death in some cases. We report a case of toad poisoning in a young previously healthy male. Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adult; Animals; Aphrodisiacs; Bradycardia; Bufanolides; Bufonidae; Cardiomegaly; Cardiotonic Agents; Echocardiography; Electrocardiography; Humans; Male; Myocarditis; Pulmonary Edema; Treatment Outcome; Vomiting	2011

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An interesting case of cardiotoxicity due to bufotoxin (toad toxin).

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 2011, Volume: 59

Consumption of toads for their aphrodisiac effect is a common practice in Laos, China and in some parts of India. Toad secretions from parotid and skin contains toxin similar to cardiac glycosides. It results in bradycardia and cardiac dysfunction leading on to death in some cases. We report a case of toad poisoning in a young previously healthy male.

Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adult; Animals; Aphrodisiacs; Bradycardia; Bufanolides; Bufonidae; Cardiomegaly; Cardiotonic Agents; Echocardiography; Electrocardiography; Humans; Male; Myocarditis; Pulmonary Edema; Treatment Outcome; Vomiting

2011