Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2015; 43(2): 178-181 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2015.79328
Acute inferior myocardial infarction after electrical weapon exposure: case report and review of the literature
Erdal Belen1, Fatih Fahri Tipi1, Akif Bayyiğit2, Ayşen Helvacı21Department of Cardiology, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
2Department of Internal Medicine, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
The use of conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) by legal security forces and in civil society is rapidly increasing. While they are generally considered safe devices, and fatal complications are rare, it is possible to see a small number of complications. In the present case, we describe the detection of acute inferior myocardial infarction in a patient who experienced chest pain after being exposed to a CEW. In such cases, multiple factors should be considered, and the choice of treatment and follow-up should be decided accordingly.
Keywords: Conducted electrical weapon, myocardial infarction
How to cite this article
Erdal Belen, Fatih Fahri Tipi, Akif Bayyiğit, Ayşen Helvacı. Acute inferior myocardial infarction after electrical weapon exposure: case report and review of the literature. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2015; 43(2): 178-181
Corresponding Author: Fatih Fahri Tipi, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English