Fatal scorpionic myocarditis: Interest of circulatory assistance (ECMO)

ConclusionThe severity of scorpion envenomation results mainly from left cardiac dysfunction with pulmonary edema and/or shock. Adrenergic myocarditis, toxic myocarditis and myocardial ischemia are the main mechanisms.
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research