Lightning induced inappropriate ICD shock: an unusual case of electromagnetic interference.
An unusual case of electromagnetic interference is presented. As a result of a lightning shock to a Shower House, our patient received two shocks. An elucidation of the different mechanisms for the two shocks is presented.
Anderson
Daniel R
DR
Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-2265, USA. danderso@unmc.edu
Gillberg
Jeffrey M
JM
Torrey
Jeffrey W
JW
Koneru
Jayanthi N
JN
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008030:Lightning; D008297:Male