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

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Abstract

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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1478-1480
Number of pages3
JournalChest
Volume97
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

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