Atrial Fibrillation Following Acute Malathion Ingestion: A Rare Cardiac Manifestation of Organophosphate Poisoning
Organophosphate poisoning can precipitate acute atrial fibrillation even in previously healthy individuals. This first documented case from Pakistan of Malathion-induced atrial fibrillation emphasizes the need for early recognition, continuous cardiac monitoring, prompt atropine and pralidoxime therapy, electrolyte correction, and timely cardioversion to ensure full recovery.
Authors
- Qurat ul Ain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5110-609X)
- Muhammad Hamza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4732-5702)
- Abdur Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6118-717X)
- Rahmat Gul Omarzai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9830-5649)
Institutions
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Benazir Bhutto Hospital (PK)
- Nangarhar University (AF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71613
- Primary Topic
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00