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Can Electric Shock Cause Any Problem To The Heart Rhythms?
I am traveling and got a small half second electric shock on my left hand. The shock was felt mainly in my fingers though my forearm did tighten.
Where I am traveling there is very limited ( potentially none ) medical services.
It was about 2 hours ago, I was a bit shaken but feel fine.
My question is about the shock disrupting my hearts rhythm. It feels fine but I am not sure what symptoms I should be looking for.
My pulse feels strong and even at around 58bpm. How long after the shock is there any risk.
Appreciate you answer
Luke
Where I am traveling there is very limited ( potentially none ) medical services.
It was about 2 hours ago, I was a bit shaken but feel fine.
My question is about the shock disrupting my hearts rhythm. It feels fine but I am not sure what symptoms I should be looking for.
My pulse feels strong and even at around 58bpm. How long after the shock is there any risk.
Appreciate you answer
Luke
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
If shock was mild no damage is done. What I guess from your description, there is a very low probability of any problem occurring after this. So it doesn't looks like a matter of worry. Shock does disrupt heart rhythm but only during the period when shock was passing through body, once it has already passed and no damage done, I think you are safe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
If shock was mild no damage is done. What I guess from your description, there is a very low probability of any problem occurring after this. So it doesn't looks like a matter of worry. Shock does disrupt heart rhythm but only during the period when shock was passing through body, once it has already passed and no damage done, I think you are safe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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