Thoracic cavity irrigation: an unusual cause of acute ST segment increase.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe an unusual case of acute ST segment increase secondary to warm saline thoracic cavity irrigation during thoracotomy. Temperature-mediated alteration of myocyte repolarization should be considered in addition to myocardial ischemia when ST segment changes occur.
Medical subject headings
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Electrocardiography
- Therapeutic Irrigation
- Thorax