Ovie Okorare, Gabriel Alugba, Soremi Olusiji, Endurance O Evbayekha, Akanimo U Antia, Emmanuel Daniel, Daniel Ubokudum, Olanrewaju K Adabale, Anderson Ariaga
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular mortality, and it is caused by a diverse array of conditions. Among these is commotio cordis, a relatively infrequent but still significant cause, often seen in young athletes involved in competitive or recreational sports. It is known to be caused by blunt trauma to the chest wall resulting in life-threatening arrhythmia (typically ventricular fibrillation). The current understanding pertains to blunt trauma to the precordium, with an outcome depending on factors such as the type of stimulus, the force of impact, the qualities of the projectile (shape, size, and density), the site of impact, and the timing of impact in relation to the cardiac cycle...
April 2023: Curēus