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Case Reports
. 1977 Jan;10(1):67-70.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-0736(77)80034-4.

Evolutionary changes in the electrocardiogram of severe progressive hypothermia

R Thompson, J Rich, F Chmelik, W Nelson
Case Reports

Evolutionary changes in the electrocardiogram of severe progressive hypothermia

R Thompson et al. J Electrocardiol. 1977 Jan.

Abstract

A patient is reported who developed progressive hypothermia during therapy for adult respiratory distress syndrome. Electrocardiographic changes (sinus bradycardia, prolonged PR interval, prolonged QTc interval, "Osborn waves") were documented and correlated with body temperature. The significance of these changes is discussed and the relationship between the degree of hypothermia and the presence of "Osborn waves" is noted.

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