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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia
2009-01-01
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Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500904333C.pdf |