Cardiomyopathy Following Latrodectus Envenomation

Latrodectus envenomations are common throughout the United States and the world. While many envenomations can result in catecholamine release with resultant hypertension and tachycardia, myocarditis is very rare. We describe a case of a 22- year-old male who sustained a Latrodectus envenomation comp...

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Main Authors: Levine, Michael, Canning, Joshua, Chase, Robyn, Ruha, Anne-Michelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2010-12-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/9fv3t15n