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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Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia
2009-01-01
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| author | Cvetković-Matić Danica Ašanin Milika Matić Dragan Ivanović Branislava Simić Dragan Kalezić Nevena Stojanov Vesna |
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| description | 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 cells. The anaphylactic reaction and venom components can produce acute coronary artery thrombosis. Case report. We reported a 45-year-old man with acute myocardial infarction after a hornet sting in the presence of anaphylaxis. We also discussed clinical implications and pathophysiological mechanisms of acute myocardial infarction caused by hymenoptera sting. Conclusion. A case report of this unusual acute myocardial infarction highlights the potential acute myocardial ischemia associated with hymenoptera sting which requests early diagnosis, thorough cardiovascular evaluation and appropriate treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fcaad3e69e834eaf9f4622f6d0b6f9ca2022-12-22T01:22:49ZengMilitary Health Department, Ministry of Defance, SerbiaVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502009-01-0166433333710.2298/VSP0904333CAcute myocardial infarction following a hornet stingCvetković-Matić DanicaAšanin MilikaMatić DraganIvanović BranislavaSimić DraganKalezić NevenaStojanov VesnaBackground. 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 cells. The anaphylactic reaction and venom components can produce acute coronary artery thrombosis. Case report. We reported a 45-year-old man with acute myocardial infarction after a hornet sting in the presence of anaphylaxis. We also discussed clinical implications and pathophysiological mechanisms of acute myocardial infarction caused by hymenoptera sting. Conclusion. A case report of this unusual acute myocardial infarction highlights the potential acute myocardial ischemia associated with hymenoptera sting which requests early diagnosis, thorough cardiovascular evaluation and appropriate treatment.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500904333C.pdfmyocardial infarctionanaphylaxisbites and stings |
| spellingShingle | Cvetković-Matić Danica Ašanin Milika Matić Dragan Ivanović Branislava Simić Dragan Kalezić Nevena Stojanov Vesna Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting Vojnosanitetski Pregled myocardial infarction anaphylaxis bites and stings |
| title | Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting |
| title_full | Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting |
| title_fullStr | Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting |
| title_short | Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting |
| title_sort | acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting |
| topic | myocardial infarction anaphylaxis bites and stings |
| url | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500904333C.pdf |
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