Extensive myocardial fibrosis after high-voltage electric shock demonstrated by delayed-enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
elec. inj.
By:
To NT, Haquin G, de Montpreville V, Paul JF
Published in: Circulation 2015; 131 (10): e366-e368
Patients
Endpoint
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
myocardial fibrosis
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
