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Case Reports
. 2012 Nov;6(9):1541-3.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2012/4604.2554.

The bee sting related wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome

Shanmuga Ravi Santhosh M  1 , Stalin Viswanathan, Shanthi Kumar
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Case Reports

The bee sting related wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome

Shanmuga Ravi Santhosh M et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2012 Nov.

Abstract

Hymenoptera stings are common reasons for emergency visits. The admissions for the hymenoptera stings occur for systemic or unusual reactions. We are reporting a man with multiple bee stings, who presented with dizziness and palpitations and was found to have ECG findings of the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. He had no worsening of symptoms or new ECG changes during his hospitalization. The hymenoptera related cardiac effects have also been reviewed and summarized.

Keywords: Arrhythmia; Coronary syndrome; Hymenoptera stings; Kounis syndrome.

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ECG at admission revealing WPW syndrome
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