Aortic valve rupture due to high-voltage electrical injury: case report elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Turkey

Endpoint

• current marks/necrosis
• unconsciousness
• shortness of breath
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, aortic valve rupture

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, personal
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely