Myocardial infarction following a bee sting

Authors
Ceyhan, C Ercan, E Tekten, T Kirilmaz, B Onder, R
Citation
C. Ceyhan et al., Myocardial infarction following a bee sting, INT J CARD, 80(2-3), 2001, pp. 251-253
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01675273 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
2-3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
251 - 253
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5273(200109/10)80:2-3<251:MIFABS>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We described here a patient envenomated by a bee sting that caused myocardi al damage compatible with non-ST elevation acute myocardial infarction. She developed a typical course of myocardial infarction; the ECG changes were reversed to almost all normal limits. She had normal coronary angiography a nd reversible wall motion abnormalities. Myocardial damage following prolon ged spasm in the coronary arteries may be the underlying factor. (C) 2001 E lsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.