Vol 64, No 3 (2006)
Other
Published online: 2006-03-29
Case report
Myocardial infarction after butane gas inhalation in a 14-year-old boy
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81342
Kardiol Pol 2006;64(3):305-308.
Abstract
Myocardial infarction is a rare disease in children. Among many reasons the toxic damage of myocardium should be taken into consideration. The authors present the case of a 14-year-old boy with sudden cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation and myocardial infarction as a result of butane gas inhalation. Coronary angiography revealed normal coronary arteries. Cardioverter-defibrillator was implanted as a secondary prophylaxis of sudden cardiac death.
Keywords: myocardial infarctionbutanechildren
