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Traumatic heart block.

Y Copperman1, S Low, S Laniado

  • 1Dept. of Cardiology, Ichilov Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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A nail penetrating the chest caused permanent atrioventricular block, necessitating a pacemaker. This rare case highlights chest trauma as a potential cause of heart rhythm disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Penetrating chest trauma is an infrequent cause of permanent atrioventricular block.
  • Understanding the mechanisms and outcomes of such injuries is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A case involving a nail, propelled by a power-operated device, penetrating the chest is detailed.
  • The injury resulted in complete atrioventricular block.

Findings:

  • The penetrating chest wound directly led to a complete atrioventricular block.
  • The patient required the implantation of a permanent pacemaker due to the heart block.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for severe cardiac conduction abnormalities following penetrating chest injuries.
  • Highlights the importance of considering cardiac evaluation and intervention in patients with chest trauma.