A rare case of scorpion sting-induced myocarditis with left atrial appendage clot leading to thromboembolic complications

Abstract

Scorpion sting is common in India; usually, these are harmless and follow a benign clinical course but sometimes have serious life-threatening complications including death. Cardiovascular side effects are among the most important life-threatening complications of scorpion sting. We report herein a case of scorpion sting-induced myocarditis with left atrial appendage clot leading to thromboembolic complications.

Keywords

• left atrial appendage clot
• myocarditis
• scorpion sting