An unusual case of sustained ventricular tachycardia following a wasp bite.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/2249-4863.201165 and PMC identifier PMC2515352.
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Abstract
Sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a life-threatening condition which requires immediate intervention. We report a case of unusual etiology of sustained VT in a 42-year-old male after a wasp bite in the absence of anaphylaxis. The patient was treated with amiodarone and improved within 48 h. Thus, wasp stings can lead to serious tachyarrhythmias which can be life-threatening. Emergency care physicians should be aware of such arrhythmias in the setting of wasp bites which can be fatal.