%0 Journal Article
%T Acute myocardial infarction: Can it be a complication of acute organophosphorus compound poisoning?
%J Journal of postgraduate medicine
%D 2013
%A Joshi, P.
%A Manoria, P.
%A Joseph, D.
%A Gandhi, Z.
%V 59
%N 2
%P 142-144
%X : Organophosphorus compounds are used as pesticides and represent a common cause of poisoning in developing countries including India due to their widespread availability and use. Toxicity due to these agents can affect many organs including heart. Here, we report a case of acute organophosphorus poisoning (parathion), followed by acute myocardial infarction; documented by clinical features, electrocardiographic changes, and elevated cardiac enzymes. Myocardial infarction has been rarely reported with organophosphorus compounds exposure, thus awareness of this complication can reduce morbidity and mortality.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Medknow Publications
%@ 0022-3859
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0022-3859.113843