New onset postural tachycardia syndrome following lightning injury

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2007 Aug;30(8):1036-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00807.x.

Abstract

Lightning injuries are one of the top three causes of death from environmental causes. Survivors of lightning injuries may be left with injuries, which may affect either the somatic or autonomic nervous systems. We report on two previously healthy patients who developed severe forms of postural tachycardia syndrome following a lightning injury, and review the literature on the subject.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lightning Injuries / complications*
  • Posture
  • Tachycardia / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia / etiology*
  • Tachycardia / physiopathology
  • Tachycardia / therapy