A case of takotsubo-shaped hypokinesis of the left ventricle caused by a lightning strike
elec. inj.
By:
Hayashi M, Yamada H, Agatsuma T, Nomura H, Kitahara O
Published in: Int Heart J 2005; 46 (5): 933-938
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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respiratory paralysis
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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cardiovascular effects:
cardiac failure,
acute myocardial infarction,
takotsubo-shaped hypokinesis of the left ventricle
Exposure
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lightning
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current entry and exit points:
not specified
