Journal article
SIGNIFICANCE OF MYOCARDIAL CONTUSION FOLLOWING BLUNT CHEST TRAUMA
Abstract
A prospective study was undertaken at a regional trauma unit (RTU) to determine the significance of cardiac complications in patients with blunt chest trauma. Radionuclide angiographic (RNA) imaging was performed as soon as possible after admission and Holter monitors were applied for 72 hours. Routine investigations included serial cardiac enzyme measurements and 12-lead electrocardiograms. Dysrhythmias were classified and ventricular …
Authors
McLean RF; Devitt JH; McLellan BA; Dubbin J; Ehrlich LE; Dirkson D
Journal
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 240–243
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
8 1992
DOI
10.1097/00005373-199208000-00013
ISSN
2163-0755