Analytical toxicology of yew constituents in human blood and urine by LC-HRMS/MS.
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3360
Abstract: The active, poisonous constituents in Taxus baccata, the yew plants, are taxine alkaloids whose main action is suggested to be a block of calcium and sodium channels. The main alkaloids are taxine B (30%) and… read more here.
Keywords: toxicology; analytical toxicology; yew; human blood ... See more keywords
[Cardiogenic shock following yew needle poisoning : Digoxin immune fab, va-ECMO and albumin dialysis for the treatment of a suicidal yew leaf poisoning].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-01048-w
Abstract: We present the case of a 46-year-old male who developed refractory bradycardia with cardiogenic shock after attempting suicide by ingestion of yew leaves. Due to delayed availability of the Digoxin immune fab, a va-ECMO was established… read more here.
Keywords: digoxin; yew; ecmo; immune fab ... See more keywords