title: Lightning injury causing prolongation of the Q-T interval.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: St. Albans City Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008030:Lightning; D008297:Male