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Atrial fibrillation caused by Daboia palestinae snakebite: a case report
Marah Khaldy1, Hasan Arafat1, Yasmina Khaldi2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, State of Palestine.
Background:
snake envenomation is a serious healthcare issue. Daboia palaestinae is an endemic species to the Middle East that is responsible for the majority of envenomation cases with serious health issue consequences.
Case Presentation:
we report a case of a 20-year-old Palestinian man who presented to emergency room following a snake bite. He developed atrial fibrillation which is a rare but serious complication of D. palaestinae snakebite. We reviewed the proper approach and management to such cases.
Conclusion:
cardiac arrhythmias are a rare but serious, often fatal, complication of snake envenomation. Early detection and proper management is key to avoid morbidity and mortality.
