Journal of Clinical Toxicology

Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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ISSN: 2161-0495

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Arulnithy Kanagasingam

Arulnithy Kanagasingam
Cardiology Unit, Teaching Hospital Batticaloa,
38-Nalliah Road, Batticaloa
Sri Lanka

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  • Research Article
    Impact of Severe Yellow Oleander Poisoning on Cardiac Function and Hemodynamics
    Author(s): Arulnithy Kanagasingam, George R Francis, Brinda Komagarajah, Dushjyanthy Ladchumanan and Ahila SivapramyanArulnithy Kanagasingam, George R Francis, Brinda Komagarajah, Dushjyanthy Ladchumanan and Ahila Sivapramyan

    Poisoning is one of the major causes for suicidal deaths in developing countries including Sri Lanka. Yellow Oleander Poisoning (YOP) is one of the common poisonings in Eastern Province Sri Lanka. Ingestion of Yellow oleander seeds (YO) seeds results in poisoning similar to digitalis toxicity. Poisoning due to deliberate self-harm with seeds of yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) results in significant morbidity and mortality... View More»

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