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Posted On : 10 Mar 2007

In rat killing poisoning, sometimes there is atrial fibrillation. Is this is an accidental finding?

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Answer Discussion :

bhimisetti

phosphorus is used mainly for rat killing.i dont think it involves heart in any way. so i believe it is an accidental poisoning!

18 years ago

Tejaskumar

its a common finding

18 years ago

Dr K Radhakrishna

there are many poisons

18 years ago

A.B.SADI

no,it is part of autonomic disturbance ,hypoxia complication,acid-base disturbances,which may happen during this type of poisoning.

18 years ago

dr gowher yusuf

no contains red phosphorous

18 years ago

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