Naslov
Prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by commotio cordis - rugby view

Autori
Babić, Zdravko ; Pintarić, Hrvoje ; Matašić, Hrvoje ; Mišigoj-Duraković, Marjeta

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Abstracts of the Heart Failure 2015 and the 2nd World Congress on Acute Heart Failure ; u: European Journal of Heart Failure 17 (2015) (S1) / - , 2015, 400-400

Skup
Heart Failure 2015 ; World Congress on Acute Heart Failure (2 ; 2015)

Mjesto i datum
Sevilla, Španjolska, 23.05.2015. - 26.05.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
sudden cardiac death ; commotio cordis

Sažetak
Commotio cordis is a rare mechano-electric arrhythmogenic event, occuring mainly during sports activities, where precordial nonpenetrating blow triggers ventricular fibrillation and could be cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD). However, some autors suggest that this entity may be associated with coronary vasospasm, segmental changes in myocardial contractility or high degree atrioventricular block. This events have been predominantly reported among young male baseball/softball and football players in United States (US) and soccer, cricket and hockey players internationally. Unexpectedly higher frequency among soccer players than expected, seems to contradict the prevaililing notion that air-filled projectiles convey less risk than do those with solid cores (e.g., baseball or lacrosse balls). Data about incidence of commotio cordis as a cause of SCD in athlets varies between 2.9% and 19.9%. US Commotio Cordis Registry reported increasing of aborted SCD rates due to commotio cordis during time, especially among white and competitive athlets. The most important for that improved survival rates (up to 25-30%) are automatic external defibrilator provision during high-risk sports events. Development of chest protectors, safety balls (e.g., baseball) and safer athletic environment in general are important to avoid or reduce this catastrophic injuries. Also, introduction of safe sports regulations and teaching of athlets proper techniques prevent commotio cordis. In comparison with other mentioned sports, this entity is relatively rare in rugby. Authors, explain how sports regulatins can prevent commotio cordis in one rough contact sport. In comparision with other mentioned sports, commotio cordis is relatively rare in rugby. Authors, using their experience as sports doctors, explain how sports regulations can prevent this entity even in one rough contact sport.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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