Electrical injury as a possible cause of sick sinus syndrome
elec. inj.
By:
Kose S, Iyisoy A, Kursaklioglu H, Demirtas E
Published in: J Korean Med Sci 2003; 18 (1): 114-115
Patients
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One child (younger than 14 years), Turkey
Endpoint
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
sick sinus syndrome developed 8 years after electrical injury
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
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current entry and exit points:
not specified
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