Review paper

Commotio Cordis—Sudden Cardiac Death with Chest Wall Impact

Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 115 - 122
Published: Nov 29, 2006
Abstract
Commotio cordis (CC), sudden death as a result of a blunt, often innocent‐appearing chest wall blow, is being reported with increasing frequency. The clinical spectrum is diverse; however, a substantial number of cases occur in youth athletics. In events that occur during sport, victims are struck by projectiles regarded as standard implements of the game. Sudden death is instantaneous and victims are most often found in ventricular fibrillation...
Paper Details
Title
Commotio Cordis—Sudden Cardiac Death with Chest Wall Impact
Published Date
Nov 29, 2006
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
115 - 122
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