What shocking discovery was made thanks to curious physicians? Find out how lightning is unusually linked to modern medicine. 

Explore the Uncommon Connections series to hear unusual stories behind some of history’s greatest medical breakthroughs and learn how uncommon connections between unexplained symptoms can lead to surprising diagnoses in rare diseases.

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1. Akselrod H et al. ‘History of Defibrillation’, Cardiac bioelectric therapy: mechanisms and practical implications, Springer Science+Business Media 2009. Doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-63355-4_2. 


2. Blumenthal R. Injuries and deaths from lightning. J Clin Pathol 2021; 74: 279–84.


3. Driscol TE et al. The remarkable Dr. Abildgaard and countershock. Ann Intern Med 1975; 83: 878–82. 


4. Jensen JD et al. ‘Lightning Injuries’, StatPerals [Internet], StatPearls Publishing 2021 [cited 6 October 2021]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441920/. 

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