Medical Did David Blaine's Electricity Stunt Cause Permanent Heart Damage?

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The discussion centers around a recent endurance stunt by magician David Blaine, where he was subjected to high-voltage electrical shocks for 72 hours. Participants express curiosity about the physics and medical implications of the stunt, particularly regarding the effectiveness of the protective suit he wore and how he could withstand prolonged exposure to electrical shocks. Questions arise about the nature of the irregular heartbeat he experienced, specifically whether it is a temporary condition or permanent. Some contributors suggest that fatigue from the lengthy performance may have played a significant role in his heart irregularity, rather than the electrical shocks alone. The conversation highlights a blend of interest in the physical and medical aspects of such extreme endurance feats.
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Did anyone see this? I just read about it. I don't watch TV, so I have no idea what's going on in the world. The internet is pretty good, but it didn't inform me about this.

I just read the Wikipedia article and it said "An ambulance transported him to a hospital where an EKG showed that the electrical shock had caused an irregularity in his heartbeat."

I guess this is kind of a physics question and a medical question.
1st, the suit he was wearing was supposed to be protecting him from the shock. And if it wasn't, how did he endure getting shocked for so long? Was it only partially shocking him?

And the "irregularity in his heartbeat" is permanent?

Thanks.
 
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According to this story:

http://news.yahoo.com/magician-david-blaine-unplugs-high-voltage-nyc-stunt-135044844.html

this was an endurance stunt. He spent 72 hours standing there. I would think fatigue had more to do with his irregular heart beat than the tesla coils.
 
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