Commotio Cordis
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.
Year introduced: 2010
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Tree Number(s): C14.280.067.441, C26.891.375.750.500, C26.974.250.875.500
MeSH Unique ID: D056104
Entry Terms:
- Cardiac Concussion
- Cardiac Concussions
- Concussion, Cardiac
- Concussions, Cardiac
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