Development of atrial fibrillation associated with carbon monoxide poisoning

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is one of the most important toxicological global causes of morbidity and mortality. Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the major public health hazards which may go unnoticed as this is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes myocardial damage and arrhythmias by impairing the transport of oxygen. In the literature, there have been few cases of CO poisoning-induced atrial fibrillation (AF) reported. We hereby report an AF caused by CO toxicity in a female patient and successful conversion to sinus rhythm with the providing high-flow oxygen (to intubate).