Second degree atrio-ventricular block and cardiotoxicity secondary to envenomation by the scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus ('yellow scorpion') - An indication for serotherapy?

Michael Y. Shapira; Yosef S. Haviv; Sigal Sviri

doi:10.1191/096032798678907928

Second degree atrio-ventricular block and cardiotoxicity secondary to envenomation by the scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus ('yellow scorpion') - An indication for serotherapy?

Michael Y. Shapira, Yosef S. Haviv, Sigal Sviri

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Abstract

Tachyarrhythmia following scorpion envenomation might be an indication for anti venin therapy. We present a case of an unusual cardiotoxic response to Leiurus quinquestriatus ('yellow scorpion') venom-second degree atrio-ventricular block (Mobitz type 1). We review the biological activities of L. quinquestriatus' venom and the arrhythmia's possible pathophysiology. The question arising from this case is the therapeutic approach to cardiotoxicity and bradyarrhythmias induced by scorpion envenomation - mainly, the indication for anti serum therapy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	541-543
Number of pages	3
Journal	Human and Experimental Toxicology
Volume	17
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1191/096032798678907928
State	Published - 1 Oct 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anti-venin
Bradyarrhythmia
Scorpion envenomation
Troponin I

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Toxicology
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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