Key result
Commotio cordis causes arrhythmia or sudden death from low-impact chest trauma, with approximately 2 to 4 cases reported annually and low survival despite resuscitation.
Population
Individuals experiencing commotio cordis, often occurring in youth sports.
Design
Review
Authors
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Warrants clinician vigilance for commotio cordis in sports; leaves open optimal prevention strategies without prospective data.
Commotio cordis is a rare but highly lethal cause of sudden cardiac death in sports, emphasizing the need for preventive measures like chest protection and availability of AEDs.
Vincent et al. (2000) conducted a review in Commotio cordis. Commotio cordis causes arrhythmia or sudden death from low-impact chest trauma, with approximately 2 to 4 cases reported annually and low survival despite resuscitation.
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