New onset postural tachycardia syndrome following lightning injury.
Lightning injuries are one of the top three causes of death from environmental causes. Survivors of lightning injuries may be left with injuries, which may affect either the somatic or autonomic nervous systems. We report on two previously healthy patients who developed severe forms of postural tachycardia syndrome following a lightning injury, and review the literature on the subject.
Autonomic Disorders Clinic, Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Health Science Campus, University of Toledo, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614, USA. blair.grubb@utoledo.edu
Blair P
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Grubb
Beverly
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Karabin
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D011187:Posture; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy