Reversible increase in QT dispersion during carbon monoxide poisoning

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2001 Mar;45(3):396-7. doi: 10.1034/j.1399-6576.2001.045003396.x.

Abstract

Increased QT dispersion is a marker for cardiac morbidity and mortality. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a potent myocardial toxin and this report describes the change in QT dispersion during intensive care therapy for severe CO poisoning.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / physiopathology*
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged