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Case #2 -
A 21 year old with an electric shock

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
4.) How do you evaluate and treat cardiac effects?

Cardiac effects are evaluated with an electrocardiogram and subsequent monitoring. Enzymes are not helpful as they do not correlate with cardiac dysfunction. Medical management is indicated for arrhythmias or other dysfunction.  
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