title: [Vertebral fracture caused by electric cardioversion].
abstract: A case of vertebral fracture following DC shock for ventricular fibrillation is reported. After a short review of the complications of this procedure the case is described and compared with two other cases known in literature. We conclude that, although this complication is uncommon, it must be kept in mind owing to its potential severity.
authors: Divisione di Medicina Generale, Ospedale Civile di Bagnacavallo, RA.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Giacomoni
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Cremonini
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Cristoferi
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Guardigli
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Gulinelli
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Matarazzo
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Pancaldi
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Sgalaberna
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Valentini
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Menghi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000009:adverse effects*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Frattura vertebrale da cardioversione elettrica.