Development of a Chest Wall Protector Effective in Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death by Chest Wall Impact (Commotio Cordis)
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DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000297
Abstract: Objective: Commotio cordis, sudden death with chest impact, occurs clinically despite chest wall protectors worn in sports. In an experimental model of commotio cordis, commercially available chest wall protectors failed to prevent ventricular fibrillation (VF).… read more here.
Keywords: wall; protector; chest wall; commotio cordis ... See more keywords
Commotio cordis: A review
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DOI: 10.1177/0025802417712883
Abstract: Commotio cordis is an increasingly reported fatal mechano-electric syndrome and is the second most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. It is most commonly associated with a sports-related injury, wherein, there is… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; cordis review; commotio; commotio cordis ... See more keywords