%0 Journal Article
%T Catapult launch-associated cardioversion of atrial fibrillation
%J Aviation, space, and environmental medicine
%D 1993
%A Bohnker, B. K.
%A Feeks, E. F.
%A McEwen, G.
%V 64
%N 10
%P 939-940
%X A patient is presented with new-onset atrial fibrillation. While being air-evacuated, he cardioverted during the acceleration associated with aircraft carrier catapult launch. This case suggests a possible myocardial response to the kinetic energy produced by the acceleration force, similar to the electrical energy commonly used for cardioversion. Cardioversion using acceleration forces is probably not a clinically useful modality; however, this case demonstrates the importance of acceleration forces on patients during medical evacuation from aircraft carriers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Aerospace Medical Association
%@ 0095-6562
%U http://dx.doi.org/