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[ST segment elevation after elective electric cardioversion].

M Cassin, P A Charmet, M Brieda

    Minerva Cardioangiologica
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    ST segment elevation after electrical cardioversion is usually not a sign of heart muscle injury. However, high-voltage direct current (DC) shocks may cause prolonged CPK increases, indicating potential myocardial injury.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • Electrical cardioversion using direct current (DC) shock is a common procedure for treating atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
    • Transient ST segment elevation post-cardioversion is an observed phenomenon requiring further investigation regarding its clinical significance.

    Observation:

    • A study of 142 patients undergoing DC shock for atrial arrhythmias identified 5 cases with marked ST segment elevation immediately after the procedure.
    • Two patients who received high-voltage DC shocks (950 and 1220 Joules) exhibited prolonged and significant increases in creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels.

    Findings:

    • Transitory ST segment elevation following DC shock is generally not indicative of myocardial injury.
    • High-voltage DC shocks are associated with elevated CPK levels, suggesting a potential for myocardial damage in these specific instances.

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    Implications:

    • Clinicians should be aware that ST segment elevation after DC cardioversion may not always signify myocardial damage.
    • The use of high-voltage DC shocks warrants careful monitoring for biochemical markers of cardiac injury, such as CPK levels.