Electrocardiographic changes in experimental myocarditis induced by scorpion (Buthus tamulus) venom
Kari, R.K.; Yeolekar, M.E.
Indian Heart Journal 38(3): 206-210
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-4832 PMID: 3557523 Document Number: 277611
The electrocardiographic changes observed within 40 min in dogs injected with B. tamulus [Mesobuthus tamulus] are presented, some of which have not been reported in previous experimental or human case studies. It is suggested that the arrhythmias are due to autonomic storm caused by envenomation.
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