- See:
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pulmonary contussion:
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cardiac enzymes
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blunt cardiac trauma
- Discussion:
- defined as cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias requiring treatment, or structural cardiac abnormalities directly related to the cardiac trauma;
- commotio cordis:
- catastrophic condition (rare) that is caused by blunt chest trauma
- causes cardiac fibrillation and is fatal unless immediate defibrillation is performed;
- Commotio cordis. Br J Sports Med 2002;36:236-237.
A prospective evaluation of myocardial contusion: correlation of significant arrhythmias and cardiac output with CPK-MB measurements.
Early detection of myocardial contusion and its complications in patients with blunt trauma.
The utility of cardiac evaluation in the hemodynamically stable patient with suspected myocardial contusion.
A plea for sensible management of myocardial contusion.
Cardiac contusion. The effect on operative management of the patient with trauma injuries;
Sternal fractures: associated injuries and management.
Sternal fractures: a retrospective analysis of 272 cases.
Significance of myocardial contusion following blunt chest trauma.
The clinical significance of myocardial contusion.
Clinically Significant Blunt Cardiac Trauma: Role of Serum Troponin Levels Combined with Electrocardiographic Findings. Ali Salim, MD et al. Journal of Trauma 2001;50:237-243
Cardiac Abnormalities in the Athlete:
- Outcomes in Athletes with Marked ECG Repolarization Abnormalities
- Long-QT Syndrome
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Preparticipation Exam& Cardiac Risk
