Lightning injury causing prolongation of the Q-T interval.
This case report describes the development of temporary prolongation of the Q-T interval in a patient struck by lightning. A variety of electrocardiographic changes have been documented previously in association with lightning injury; however, the changes in this patient have not previously been reported.
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St. Albans City Hospital, UK.
D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008030:Lightning; D008297:Male