Key result
A 16-year-old male developed ventricular flutter and had a delayed presentation to medical attention after experiencing commotio cordis from a soccer ball impact to the chest.
Case Report (n=1)
Commotio cordis can present as ventricular flutter rather than fibrillation, which may be better tolerated in young athletes and lead to a delayed presentation.
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Prompts vigilance for ventricular arrhythmias after youth chest trauma; leaves open optimal monitoring after commotio cordis.
Davey et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Commotio cordis resulting in ventricular flutter (n=1). Chest impact with a soccer ball was evaluated on Development of ventricular flutter. A 16-year-old male developed ventricular flutter and had a delayed presentation to medical attention after experiencing commotio cordis from a soccer ball impact to the chest.
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