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Journal Article 
Acute elemental phosphorus poisoning in man: cardiovascular toxicity 
Talley, RC; Linhart, JW; Trevino, AJ; Moore, L; Beller, BM 
1972 
Yes 
American Heart Journal
ISSN: 0002-8703
EISSN: 1097-6744 
United States 
84 
1 
139-140 
English 
4263482 
WOS:A1972M871600021 
The mortality rate after ingestion of yellow phosphorus ranges from 30 to 50 per cent. Most deaths occur within 36 hours, reportedly secondary to “peripheral vascular collapse,” “cardiac arrest,” and “cardiac failure.“ Despite the frequency of shock in phosphorus poisoning, we are unaware of any previous hemodynamic or chemical studies clarifying its pathophysiology. We have recently evaluated the cardiovascular function of a 16-year old girl who ingested 1100 mg. of elemental phosphorus in a suicide attempt. 
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