Commotio cordis

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Background

  • Primary electrical event resulting in induction of Vfib
    • Due to blow occurring 10-30ms before peak of T wave
    • Often results from innocent-appearing chest wall blow
      • Usually insufficient to cause damage to ribs, sternum, or heart
  • Second most common cause of death in young athletes

See Also

Thoracic Trauma

Source

Tintinalli