Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction after Bee Sting; A Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Department of Nursing, Bijar Imam Hossain Hospital, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

Abstract

Background: Insect bites can cause local or systemic reactions. Myocardial infarction is a rare complication that can occur by bee stings.Case Report: We report a 21-years-old man with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction after bee sting.Conclusion: In reported case, positive troponin indicated myocardial infarction caused by coronary vascular spasm followed by releasing histamine.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 35, Issue 429 - Serial Number 429
March and April 2017
Pages 531-535

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  • Receive Date: 25 January 2017
  • Revise Date: 01 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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