Abnormal coronary perfusion in experimental scorpion envenomation

Toxicon. 1994 Dec;32(12):1675-8. doi: 10.1016/0041-0101(94)90327-1.

Abstract

Perfusion defects and left ventricular dilation after experimental scorpion envenomation were evaluated in five dogs. Left Left ventricular dilation was observed in three dogs and right ventricular dilation in one other, in scans immediately after envenomation. Perfusion defects were inferred from scans in four dogs. The data are strongly suggestive of coronary hypoperfusion, and the mechanics of abnormal coronary flow after scorpion envenomation are discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Coronary Circulation
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / drug effects*
  • Hemodynamics / drug effects
  • Male
  • Perfusion
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Scorpion Stings / diagnostic imaging
  • Scorpion Stings / mortality
  • Scorpion Stings / pathology*
  • Scorpion Venoms / administration & dosage
  • Scorpion Venoms / toxicity*
  • Scorpions
  • Vasodilation / drug effects

Substances

  • Scorpion Venoms