Hypotension, myocardial infarction, and coagulopathy following gila monster bite.
We report a 23-year-old man who developed life threatening hypotension, myocardial infarction, coagulopathy, and renal failure following the bite of a Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum). These are previously unreported complications in humans. The patient recovered after fluid resuscitation and treatment with pressor agents.
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, New Orleans.
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008116:Lizards; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015206:Southwestern United States; D014688:Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014688:Venoms