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Commotio Cordis
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Other Names
- Commotio Cordis
Background
- This page refers to Commotio Cordis (Latin for 'heart disturbance'), a phenomenon in which a sudden blunt impact to the chest causes sudden death in the absence of cardiac damage
History
- First described in 1932[1]
Epidemiology
- The second most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young, healthy athletes. [2]
- Incidence
- Among young athletes participating in contact sports that involve projectiles such as hockey pucks, baseballs, lacrosse balls, etc.
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
- Demographic
- Male
- Athlete
- Sports
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Anatomical
- Underdeveloped chest
- Thin build
Differential Diagnosis
Clinical Features
- History
- Physical Exam
- Special Tests
Evaluation
EKG
- Ventricular fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia
Classification
Management
Nonoperative
- Prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), if available.
Rehab and Return to Play
Rehabilitation
Return to Play/ Work
Complications and Prognosis
Prognosis
Complications
- Cardiac Arrest
- Death
See Also
References
- ↑ Geddes LA, Roeder RA. Evolution of our knowledge of sudden death due to commotio cordis. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2005;23(1):67-75. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2003.12.023
- ↑ Menezes RG, Fatima H, Hussain SA, et al. Commotio cordis: A review. Medicine, Science and the Law. 2017;57(3):146-151. doi:10.1177/0025802417712883
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John Kiel on 13 June 2019 08:21:08
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