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Inverted Takotsubo syndrome in Androctonus australis scorpion envenomation

Fekri AbrougIntensive Care Unit and Research Laboratory LR12SP15, CHU Fatouma Bourguiba, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia; Correspondence[email protected]
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Islem OuanesIntensive Care Unit and Research Laboratory LR12SP15, CHU Fatouma Bourguiba, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia;
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Mezri MaatoukRadiology Department, CHU Fatouma Bourguiba, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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Mondher GolliRadiology Department, CHU Fatouma Bourguiba, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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Lamia Ouanes-BesbesIntensive Care Unit and Research Laboratory LR12SP15, CHU Fatouma Bourguiba, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia;
Pages 381-383 | Received 12 Jun 2017, Accepted 30 Aug 2017, Published online: 14 Sep 2017

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