Kratom is derived from Mitragyna speciosa and contains active alkaloids that bind opioid, alpha-2 adrenergic, and 5-HT2A receptors. In vitro studies show kratom can inhibit myocardial potassium channels. We present a patient who developed a reversible Brugada pattern and QT prolongation after self-treating his attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with kratom.
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