Dilated cardiomyopathy after electrical injury: report of two cases elec. inj.

Patients

• 2 adults, United States

Endpoint

• burns
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): cardiac arrest
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, acute myocardial infarction

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational
• power transmission line, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: not specified

Related articles

• Hansen SM et al. (2017): Mortality and risk of cardiac complications among immediate survivors of accidental electric shock: a Danish nationwide cohort study