Reversible increase in QT dispersion during carbon monoxide poisoning.
Increased QT dispersion is a marker for cardiac morbidity and mortality. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a potent myocardial toxin and this report describes the change in QT dispersion during intensive care therapy for severe CO poisoning.
Macmillan
C S
CS
University Department of Anaesthesia, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK. c.macmillan@dundee.ac.uk
Wildsmith
J A
JA
Hamilton
W F
WF
D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged