Atrial Fibrillation and Transient Ischemic Attack Encountered in the Management of Snake Bite

Thousands of snake bites occur in the world each year, with hundreds of patients receiving antivenom. Incidence rates for immediate hypersensitivity reactions associated with the use of antivenom range vary. This is a case report of a patient with atrial fibrillation (AF) and transient ischemic atta...

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Published inCardiology research Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 27 - 28
Main Authors Sogut, Ozgur, Kaya, Halil, Gokdemir, Mehmet T, Sayhan, Mustafa B, Halis, Nurkal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Elmer Press 01.12.2010
Subjects
Case Report
Epinephrine
Transient ischemic attack
Antivenom
Snake envenomation
Atrial fibrillation
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Summary:Thousands of snake bites occur in the world each year, with hundreds of patients receiving antivenom. Incidence rates for immediate hypersensitivity reactions associated with the use of antivenom range vary. This is a case report of a patient with atrial fibrillation (AF) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) induced by vigrous snake bite that was suspected to be caused by the treatment of subcutaneous epinephrine, due to immediate hypersensitivity reaction following the administration of antivenom treatment.
ISSN:1923-2829
1923-2837
DOI:10.4021/cr106e