Scorpion sting-induced pulmonary edema. Scintigraphic evidence of cardiac dysfunction

G. Rahav; A. T. Weiss

doi:10.1378/chest.97.6.1478

Scorpion sting-induced pulmonary edema. Scintigraphic evidence of cardiac dysfunction

G. Rahav, A. T. Weiss

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We report two cases of pulmonary edema due to scorpion sting. Radionuclide ventriculography (MUGA scan) showed localized cardiac dysfunction. The cardiac injury induced by the scorpion venom persisted for a prolonged period.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1478-1480
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chest
Volume	97
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.97.6.1478
State	Published - 1990
Externally published	Yes

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