Publication: Lightning induced atrial fibrillation
Date
2008
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that occurs in paroxysmal and persistent forms. It occurs in varied
situations but lightning induced AF is extremely rare. Here is a case which reverted to sinus rhythm spontaneously.
This 37-year-old man without any underlying heart disease had new onset AF after being struck by a lightning. Oral
Metoprolol alone was given to control ventricular rate. Spontaneous reversion to sinus rhythm within 36 hours is in favor
of new onset lightning induced AF.
Key words: Lightning injuries, atrial fibrillation, ECG changes
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Dronacharya L 1, Poudel R2
1Intern, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara
2Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal