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Rare Case of Selenite Poisoning Manifesting as Non–ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Authors :
Benjamin Meder
Dennis Regul
Vera Stroikova
Source :
JACC Case Reports, JACC: Case Reports, Vol 3, Iss 5, Pp 811-815 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

A female patient presented with typical angina, as well as dizziness, trembling, and repeated vomiting, after accidental poisoning with sodium selenite. Our case illustrates the role of selenite in myocardial function and provides guidance for cardiovascular management of rare cases of selenite poisoning. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)<br />Central Illustration

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26660849
Volume :
3
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
JACC Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....6e2b35e414046cf8c41906cc399250b0