Stroke and electrical injury

ABSTRACT

We report a case of an acute haemorrhagic stroke following accidental contact with domestic 220V alternating current of a healthy 22 year old female. She did not sustain a head injury and had no history of any underlying conditions that predisposed to bleeding. The underlying mechanism of bleeding in such cases is not certain. The possible mechanisms are revised and discussed. Further studies are needed to elucidate the exact mechanism