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Indirect Ballistic Injury Resulting in Non–ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gunshot-related myocardial injuries typically result from direct penetrating injury by the traversing bullet. We present a case of gunshot-related myocardial injury in the absence of direct penetrating injury to the cardiac structures and describe alternative mechanisms for ballistic-induced injury.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102752

Authors: Leon Zhou, Deniz Rafiei, Emad Mogadam, Rashid Alavi, Niema M. Pahlevan, Anilkumar Mehra