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Preferred term

Commotio Cordis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • Cardiac Concussion

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZH5G3C25-T

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