August 9, 2025

Survival following cardiac arrest due to lightning strike.

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Case report shows survival after cardiac arrest from lightning strike, suggesting cardiac monitoring is critical.

A rare case of a 12-year-old male survived after cardiac arrest induced by a lightning strike.
Initial assessments showed a prolonged cardiac arrest and poor systolic function along with elevated cardiac troponin I.
Electrocardiography revealed widespread ST segment elevation despite the severe initial condition.
This case emphasizes the potential for survival following lightning-induced cardiac arrest with proper medical intervention.

Wahida et al. (2025) studied this question.

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