Question 23 · LDEK · Cardiac arrest
Which of the following mechanisms is the most probable cause of sudden cardiac arrest in a patient struck by lightning?
- A. ventricular fibrillation.
- B. atrial fibrillation.
- C. ventricular flutter.
- D. mechanical damage to the heart muscle.
- E. temporary asystole.
Hint
A lightning strike is a massive, very brief direct-current discharge — think of what a huge defibrillation shock does to the heart.
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