Protective effects of Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) extract against digoxin-induced arrhythmias in rats
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2015
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Özet
Objective: Digitalis preparations are commonly used by children and adults with heart diseases worldwide, although excessive doses may cause cardiac effects. The aim of the study is to evaluate the antiarrhythmic effect of Crataegus oxyacantha extract on digoxin-induced arrhythmias in anesthetized Wistar rats. Methods: Control and experimental groups were evaluated for arrhythmias induced by digoxin. Fifteen rats (7 as controls and 8 as the experimental group) were included in the study. The dry fruits of 100 mg Crataegus oxyacantha were extracted by percolation method. Digoxin, at a dose of 40 ?g/kg/min, was infused to form the arrhythmias in all rats. Simultaneously, the extract was infused into the experimental group, while 0.9% NaCl was infused into control group. Electrocardiographic QRS prolongation and arterial blood pressure changes were analyzed.Results: The experimental group lived longer (62.13 2.20 min) than the controls (p0.002). On the other hand, the time to beginning of QRS prolongation did not differ between the two groups (p0.812). Bradycardia was significant in the control group (288.01 10.54 beat/min and p0.01). The maximum QRS duration was observed in the control group during the digoxin and 0.9% NaCl infusion period (53.29 3.99 ms and p0.001). Also, the durations of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias were shorter in the experimental group. However, arterial blood pressure dipping was significant in the experimental group (23.67 10.89 mm Hg and p0.001).Conclusion: Crataegus oxyacantha alcoholic extract produced an antiarrhythmic effect that was induced by digoxin in Wistar rats. However, in the clinical use of this extract, the hypotensive effect should be considered. Also, the alcoholic extract of Crataegus oxyacantha may be an alternative treatment medication for arrhythmias induced by digoxin toxicity in humans.
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Crataegus oxyacantha, Digoxin, Arrhythmia, Antiarrhythmic effect, Hypotension
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The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology
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Q4
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Q3
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15
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12
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Baysal, T., Şahin, A. S., Alp, H., Soner, B. C. (2015). Protective effects of Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) extract against digoxin-induced arrhythmias in rats. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, 15, 12, 970-975.
