TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Lightning induced atrial fibrillation
JO  - Kathmandu University medical journal
A1  - Dronacharya, L.
A1  - Poudel, R.
SP  - 514
EP  - 515
VL  - 6
IS  - 4
N2  - 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<p /> 
LA  - 
SN  - 1812-2027
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1747
ID  - ref1
ER  -