Myocardial necrosis by electrocution: evaluation of noninvasive methods.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present the case of a young man who suffered severe anteroapical myocardial necrosis caused by electrocution. In addition to the enzymatic and electrocardiographic changes suggesting necrosis, a clear positive segmental image on 99mTc-pyrophosphate scintigraphy and a defect on a 201Tl SPECT scan at rest were also found. Although these tests were indicative of extensive anteroapical transmural myocardial necrosis, the echocardiographic study only revealed mild anteroapical hypokinesia.
Medical subject headings
- Electric Injuries
- Heart Injuries
- Myocardial Infarction