DC cardioversion and coronary artery spasm.
Marked ST segment elevation which occurred following DC shock given for conversion of lone atrial fibrillation in a 55 years old male is reported. This was possibly coronary artery spasm induced by direct current and adds one more complication to the many already described.
Siwach
S B
SB
Katyal
V K
VK
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000209:etiology*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged