Myocardial infarction due to lightning strike.
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چکیده
Cardiac events due to lightning strike and their severity vary according to the strength of the electric current and the duration of exposure. The electrophysiological effects of lightning on the heart can result in ventricular fibrillation, asystole, QT prolongation, supraventricular tachycardia, and non-specific ST-T wave changes. In this report, a case of a patient who suffered myocardial infarction due to lightning strike is presented, which is a rare complication.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 63 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013