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A '''myocardial contusion''' is a term for a [[bruise]] (contusion) to the heart after an injury.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary|last = |first = |publisher = F.A. Davis Company|year = 2009|isbn = 978-0803615595|location = Philadelphia|pages = 1527|volume = 21}}</ref> It is usually a consequence of blunt trauma to the anterior chest wall, and the right ventricle is thought to be most commonly affected due to its anatomic location as the most anterior surface of the heart. Myocardial contusion is not a specific diagnosis and the extent of the injury can vary greatly. Usually, there are other chest injuries seen with a myocardial contusion such as rib fractures, pneuomothorax, and valve injury.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title = Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice|last = Marx|first = John|publisher = Saunders|year = 2013|isbn = 978-1455706051|location = Philadelphia|pages = 444-46}}</ref> When a myocardial contusion is suspected, consideration must be given to any other chest injuries, which will likely be determined by clinical signs, tests, and imaging. |
A '''myocardial contusion''' is a term for a [[bruise]] (contusion) to the heart after an injury.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary|last = |first = |publisher = F.A. Davis Company|year = 2009|isbn = 978-0803615595|location = Philadelphia|pages = 1527|volume = 21}}</ref> It is usually a consequence of blunt trauma to the anterior chest wall, and the right ventricle is thought to be most commonly affected due to its anatomic location as the most anterior surface of the heart. Myocardial contusion is not a specific diagnosis and the extent of the injury can vary greatly. Usually, there are other chest injuries seen with a myocardial contusion such as rib fractures, pneuomothorax, and valve injury.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title = Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice|last = Marx|first = John|publisher = Saunders|year = 2013|isbn = 978-1455706051|location = Philadelphia|pages = 444-46}}</ref> When a myocardial contusion is suspected, consideration must be given to any other chest injuries, which will likely be determined by clinical signs, tests, and imaging. |
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The signs and symptoms of a myocardial contusion can manifest in different ways in people which may also be masked by the other injuries they present with.<ref name=":0" /> It is recommended that people with blunt chest trauma receive an [[Electrocardiography|electrocardiogram]] to determine if there are any irregularities with cardiac function.<ref name=":0" /> The presentation of a dysrythmia after sustaining a myocardial contusion can be delayed for up to 72 hours.<ref name=":0" /> |
The signs and symptoms of a myocardial contusion can manifest in different ways in people which may also be masked by the other injuries they present with.<ref name=":0" /> It is recommended that people with blunt chest trauma receive an [[Electrocardiography|electrocardiogram]] to determine if there are any irregularities with cardiac function.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|title=How to Get Rid of Bruises – Most Practical Ways|url=http://www.bestofhomeremedies.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bruises-most-practical-ways/|publisher=www.bestofhomeremedies.com|accessdate=18 January 2016}}</ref> The presentation of a dysrythmia after sustaining a myocardial contusion can be delayed for up to 72 hours.<ref name=":0" /> |
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A myocardial contusion is a term for a bruise (contusion) to the heart after an injury.[1] It is usually a consequence of blunt trauma to the anterior chest wall, and the right ventricle is thought to be most commonly affected due to its anatomic location as the most anterior surface of the heart. Myocardial contusion is not a specific diagnosis and the extent of the injury can vary greatly. Usually, there are other chest injuries seen with a myocardial contusion such as rib fractures, pneuomothorax, and valve injury.[2] When a myocardial contusion is suspected, consideration must be given to any other chest injuries, which will likely be determined by clinical signs, tests, and imaging.
The signs and symptoms of a myocardial contusion can manifest in different ways in people which may also be masked by the other injuries they present with.[2] It is recommended that people with blunt chest trauma receive an electrocardiogram to determine if there are any irregularities with cardiac function.[2][3] The presentation of a dysrythmia after sustaining a myocardial contusion can be delayed for up to 72 hours.[2]
References
- ^ Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Vol. 21. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company. 2009. p. 1527. ISBN 978-0803615595.
- ^ a b c d Marx, John (2013). Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice. Philadelphia: Saunders. pp. 444–46. ISBN 978-1455706051.
- ^ "How to Get Rid of Bruises – Most Practical Ways". www.bestofhomeremedies.com. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
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