Persistent atrial fibrillation following electrical injury.
Supraventricular arrhythmias are seen following non-fatal electrical injuries. They are believed to be transient, but this has never been confirmed. We report a case of fixed atrial fibrillation that has persisted for 20 years after an electrical injury at work.
Bøggild
H
H
Department of Occupational Medicine, Aalborg Sygehus, Denmark.
Freund
L
L
Bagger
J P
JP
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors