Healthy 22-Year-Old Drinks Kratom Tea - and Suffers Cardiac Arrest

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A healthy 22-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest. By far the most likely explanation: he drank Kratom tea. But what exactly is that?

Delo

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Doctors described the case as the first recorded cardiac arrest in the country linked to isolated kratom poisoning.

Die Presse

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It is the first such case in Austria. In the USA, doctors already report major problems due to increased consumption of Kratom, which can cause mitragynin poisoning.

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The Kratom tea, which is easily available in relevant herbal stores or vending machines, has led to an acute cardiac arrest in a 22-year-old healthy man. Innsbruck intensive care specialists report this, who are now sounding the alarm. It is the first such case in Austria. There are major problems in the USA.

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The young man was reanimated and then implanted with a pacemaker. Kratom is marketed as a natural dietary supplement.

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A healthy young man from Innsbruck collapsed after drinking Kratom tea and had to be reanimated twice. Doctors warn of potentially fatal side effects of the substance.