Commotio cordis physical examination: Difference between revisions
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At the time of the incident, there may not be any obvious signs of chest trauma, such as bruises or any other warning signs of more severe conditions. | At the time of the incident, there may not be any obvious signs of chest trauma, such as bruises or any other warning signs of more severe conditions. | ||
. In the early stages of commotio cordis, the heart may cease pumping blood efficiently, resulting in decreased blood flow to the extremities and organs such as the lungs, which may result in the patient's inability to breathe. | |||
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Physical examination
At the time of the incident, there may not be any obvious signs of chest trauma, such as bruises or any other warning signs of more severe conditions. . In the early stages of commotio cordis, the heart may cease pumping blood efficiently, resulting in decreased blood flow to the extremities and organs such as the lungs, which may result in the patient's inability to breathe.