Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting

Background. The occurrence of an acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting has been very rarely reported in the previous literature. Pathogenetic mechanisms include direct action of the venom components on the coronary endothelium and allergic reaction with mediators released from mast ce...

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Main Authors: Cvetković-Matić Danica, Ašanin Milika, Matić Dragan, Ivanović Branislava, Simić Dragan, Kalezić Nevena, Stojanov Vesna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2009-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500904333C.pdf