Lightning induced atrial fibrillation

Authors

  • L Dronacharya Intern, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara,
  • R Poudel Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1747

Keywords:

Lightning injuries, atrial fibrillation, ECG changes

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that occurs in paroxysmal and persistent forms. It occurs in varied situations but lightning induced AF is extremely rare. Here is a case which reverted to sinus rhythm spontaneously. This 37-year-old man without any underlying heart disease had new onset AF after being struck by a lightning. Oral Metoprolol alone was given to control ventricular rate. Spontaneous reversion to sinus rhythm within 36 hours is in favor of new onset lightning induced AF.

Key words: Lightning injuries, atrial fibrillation, ECG changes

doi: 10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1747    

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2008), Vol. 6, No. 4, Issue 24, 5514-515

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Dronacharya, L., & Poudel, R. (2009). Lightning induced atrial fibrillation. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 6(4), 514–515. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1747

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2008)

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Case Notes