Case report reveals atrial fibrillation due to organophosphate poisoning in a healthy individual, highlighting urgent cardiac monitoring and treatment.
Organophosphate poisoning can precipitate acute atrial fibrillation even in previously healthy individuals. This first documented case from Pakistan of Malathion‐induced atrial fibrillation emphasizes the need for early recognition, continuous cardiac monitoring, prompt atropine and pralidoxime therapy, electrolyte correction, and timely cardioversion to ensure full recovery.
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