Missed Coronary Artery Dissection Post-Blunt Chest Trauma
Vlad I Delia1, Diamantakis Emmanouil1, Kotsaki A Theodora2
12nd Department of Cardiology, General Hospital of Nikea, Piraeus, GRC.
Cureus
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Blunt chest trauma can cause delayed diagnosis of left anterior descending artery dissection, even in asymptomatic patients. Early electrocardiogram (ECG) recognition is crucial for preventing adverse outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Cardiac contusion is infrequently diagnosed in blunt chest trauma patients, particularly if asymptomatic.
- Delayed diagnosis of traumatic coronary artery dissection can lead to severe complications.
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