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Contrecoup Cardiac Injury With Post-Traumatic Myocardial Scarring

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 26-year-old man was involved in a high-impact accident with chest wall injury. Imaging showed multiple rib fractures, pulmonary contusions, and hemopneumothorax. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance findings revealed replacement myocardial fibrosis from contrecoup injury. This highlights the importance of multimodality imaging for evaluation of patients after a blunt cardiac injury.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102733

Authors: Ting-Wei Teo, Xi-Zhen Low, Yi-Ming Teo, Lynette Li-San Teo, Ping Chai

Institutions: National University Heart Centre Singapore, National University Hospital, National Heart Centre Singapore

Language: English

Topic: Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850