Citation

Dronacharya L, Poudel R. Kathmandu Univ. Med. J. 2009; 6(4): 514-515.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Kathmandu University, Publisher Nepal Journals Online)

DOI

10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1747

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that occurs in paroxysmal and persistent forms. It occurs in varied situations but lightning induced AF is extremely rare. Here is a case which reverted to sinus rhythm spontaneously. This 37-year-old man without any underlying heart disease had new onset AF after being struck by a lightning. Oral Metoprolol alone was given to control ventricular rate. Spontaneous reversion to sinus rhythm within 36 hours is in favor of new onset lightning induced AF.

Key words: Lightning injuries, atrial fibrillation, ECG changes