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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Arrhythmias, Cardiac > Commotio Cordis
Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Arrhythmias, Cardiac > Commotio Cordis
Wounds and Injuries > Thoracic Injuries > Heart Injuries > Myocardial Contusions > Commotio Cordis
Wounds and Injuries > Wounds, Nonpenetrating > Contusions > Myocardial Contusions > Commotio Cordis

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Commotio Cordis  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Cardiac Concussion
  • Cardiac Concussions
  • Concussion, Cardiac
  • Concussions, Cardiac

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2010

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D056104

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