1998
DOI: 10.1136/hrt.79.5.485
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Haemodynamic patterns in patients with scorpion envenomation

Abstract: (Heart 1998;79:485-489)

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“…Às vezes, estão presentes arritmias, hipertensão arterial sistêmica transitória 11 , hipotensão arterial e até choque circulatório, geralmente cardiogênico 7,8,11 . A convivência deles com a população torna o risco do incidente muito alto 3,4 .…”
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“…Às vezes, estão presentes arritmias, hipertensão arterial sistêmica transitória 11 , hipotensão arterial e até choque circulatório, geralmente cardiogênico 7,8,11 . A convivência deles com a população torna o risco do incidente muito alto 3,4 .…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
“…Stimulation of both branches of the autonomic system leads to sweating, salivation, vomiting, fasciculation, hypotension, hypertension, bradycardia or tachycardia, ventricular premature contraction, cool extremities, pulmonary edema, shock, and priapism in men. The majority of envenomation symptoms are due to a massive release of catecholamines, which play an important role in the pathogenesis of scorpion sting; they are released from the adrenal glands and postganglionic nerve Hyperkalemia and hyperglycemia are other symptoms which may occur as a consequence of the autonomic storm in the victim (19,21,22,(25)(26)(27).…”
Section: In Vivo and In Vitro Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such effects could be related to the scorpion species and its feeding state; the venom structure and amount; the number of stings; sensitivity, age and weight of the patient; the time of admission to the hospital; and the climate of the region (20,22,38).…”
Section: Clinical Aspectmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Mortality is related to development of myocarditis and pulmonary edema. [2][3][4][5] The treatment of patients with hypotension and pulmonary edema in particular is not clear 6 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%