Acute myocardial infarction after a European hornet sting--a case report

Angiology. 2006 May-Jun;57(3):383-6. doi: 10.1177/000331970605700317.

Abstract

The authors briefly describe an 87-year-old man who experienced an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in the context of an anaphylactic reaction caused by a European hornet (Vespa cabro linnaeus) envenomation. This unusual case highlights the potential cardiovascular complications associated with common insect stings such as those caused by hymenoptera. Thus, a thorough cardiovascular evaluation is essential in such cases since the vasoactive, inflammatory, and thrombogenic mediators of anaphylactic reactions may provoke myocardial ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Animals
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Insect Bites and Stings / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Wasps*