Taxus poisoning: an unusual cause of acute heart failure - Haring B, Weismann D.

Taxines are the active, poisonous constituents in yew plants (Taxus spp.) and can result in life-threatening cardiac toxicity. Rapid elimination of yew plant material and administration of active charcoal can limit absorption of toxins. Treatment is confin...
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