Key result
Active rewarming completely resolves prominent J-waves on ECG within 24 hours in a hypothermic patient.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case report highlights the presentation of J-waves and severe bradycardia in a patient with hypothermia.
Supports rewarming for J-wave resolution in this case; leaves open generalizability and need for prospective data.
A 53-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse was brought in by ambulance. He had been found on a park bench, after lying there for about eight hours. The temperature outside was 15°C. Initial assessment showed that the patient had an irregular heart rate of 30 beats/min, respiration rate of 14
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Hudzik et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Hypothermia (n=1). Active external and internal rewarming was evaluated on Resolution of ECG changes. Active external and internal rewarming of a 53-year-old man with hypothermia and prominent J-waves led to complete resolution of electrocardiogram changes within 24 hours.
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