Prolonged cardiotoxicity from poison lilly (Veratrum viride)

A 51-y-o otherwise healthy male presented to the emergency department 45 mi n after ingesting a soup made with boiled "leeks". Physical examination was significant For severe vomiting depressed mental status, and sluggishly re active 2-3 mm pupils. Heart rate was 30 bpm and bp was 40/ p mmHg requiring atropine and fluid resuscitation. After 60 min substernal chest pressure w as noted and an ECG showed new V2-V6 ST segment depression. Recurrent hypot ension required the use of a dopamine infusion. At this time, the regional poison control center botanist identified a sample of the ingested material as Veratrum viride. The patient improved slowly over the next 24 hours, al though bradycardia and heart block persisted for approximately 48 hours.