Key result
Soccer-related blunt chest trauma causes persistent third-degree AV block and LBBB requiring a permanent pacemaker.
Why the study?
Complete heart block is a rare arrhythmia manifestation following commotio cordis caused by blunt chest trauma during sports.
Case Report (n=1)
Commotio cordis can rarely present as persistent third-degree atrioventricular block requiring permanent pacing, rather than the typical ventricular fibrillation.
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Persistent AV block may occur after commotio cordis; extends documented arrhythmia spectrum and leaves open questions on incidence and reversibility.
Thakar et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Commotio cordis (n=1). Blunt chest trauma (blow by soccer ball) was evaluated on Complete heart block and need for permanent pacemaker. Blunt chest trauma from a soccer ball caused persistent third-degree atrioventricular block and left bundle branch block in a young patient, requiring a permanent pacemaker.
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