Is It Very Dangerous That Heart Rate Came Down?

Posted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020

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Sun, 23 Aug 2020 Answered on

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Question : what type of drug could be? somebody posioned me as a purpose. is it very dangerous that heart rate came down?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Food poisoning

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but the most likely type of poisoning causing irregular heart rate is food poisoning.. I would recommend that you head immediately to the hospital to be treated accordingly. I hope you find this helpful. if you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (24 hours later)

what kind tool to check? ekg? or do I need echogram/urtrosound is recommended?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dear Sir,

Detailed Answer:
The tools will be determined by the treating doctor, but in general, there will be full lab investigations and ECG for the heart.

I hope you find my answer helpful

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj