Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced
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Adult
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Animals
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Bites and Stings / complications*
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Bites and Stings / therapy
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Blood Coagulation Disorders / chemically induced*
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Humans
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Hypotension / chemically induced*
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Lizards*
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Male
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Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced*
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Southwestern United States
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Venoms / adverse effects*
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Venoms / pharmacology
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Venoms / therapeutic use