Naslov
Komocija srca kao uzrok iznenadne srčane smrti u sportaša.
(Commotio cordis as a cause of sudden cardiac death in athletes.)

Autori
Babić, Zdravko

Izvornik
Cardiologia croatica (1848-543X) 9 (2014); 448-448

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Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

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Sažetak
Commotio cordis is sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation caused by sudden, blunt, nonpenetrating and innocuous-appearing trauma to the anterior chest wall. It usually involves young, predominantly male, athletes and it is one of the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes, exceeded only by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and congenital coronary artery abnormalities. This medical entity a is mostly described in baseball, however it has also been reported during hockey, softball, lacrosse, karate, and other sports activities in which a relatively hard and compact projectile or bodily contact caused impact to the person's precordium. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid defibrillation can significantly decrease the risk of death. Using of adequate chest wall protectors and other safety equipment may prevent appearance of this life-threatening condition.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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