| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2935555 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
These observations strongly support the participation of transitory myocardial ischemia in the mechanism of the acute cardiac dysfunction caused by severe scorpion envenoming. Micro vascular spasm related to the catecholamine over stimulation may be the pathophysiologic link triggering the myocardial perfusion disturbance in this syndrome.
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Authors
Palmira Cupo, Alexandre B. Figueiredo, Antonio P. Filho, Antonio O. Pintya, Gerson A. Júnior, Fábio Caligaris, José A. Marin-Neto, Sylvia E. Hering, Marcus V. Simões,