Commotio Cordis
Synonyms
Cardiac Concussion
Cardiac Concussions
Concussion, Cardiac
Concussions, Cardiac
A sudden CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA (e.g., VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION) caused by a blunt, non-penetrating impact to the precordial region of chest wall. Commotio cordis often results in sudden death without prompt cardiopulmonary defibrillation.
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