Hypotension, myocardial infarction, and coagulopathy following gila monster bite

J Emerg Med. 1989 Jan-Feb;7(1):37-40. doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(89)90408-3.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Venoms