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Scorpion sting-induced pulmonary edema. Scintigraphic evidence of cardiac dysfunction.

Authors :
Rahav G
Weiss AT
Source :
Chest [Chest] 1990 Jun; Vol. 97 (6), pp. 1478-80.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

We report two cases of pulmonary edema due to scorpion sting. Radionuclide ventriculography (MUGA scan) showed localized cardiac dysfunction. The cardiac injury induced by the scorpion venom persisted for a prolonged period.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0012-3692
Volume :
97
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Chest
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2347235
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.97.6.1478