Author(s): Levine, Michael | Canning, Joshua | Chase, Robyn | Ruha, Anne-Michelle
Journal: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
ISSN 1936-900X
Volume: 11;
Issue: 5;
Start page: 521;
Date: 2010;
Original page
Keywords: black widow | latrodectus | cardiomyopathy | pulmonary edema | envenomation
ABSTRACT
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 complicated by cardiomyopathy. [West J Emerg Med. 2010; 11(5):521-523.]
Journal: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
ISSN 1936-900X
Volume: 11;
Issue: 5;
Start page: 521;
Date: 2010;
Original page
Keywords: black widow | latrodectus | cardiomyopathy | pulmonary edema | envenomation
ABSTRACT
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 complicated by cardiomyopathy. [West J Emerg Med. 2010; 11(5):521-523.]
