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Electrocardiographic changes in concussion

B R Greenspahn, B Barzilai, P Denes

    Chest
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Head trauma can cause electrocardiogram changes mimicking heart attacks, even without actual heart damage. This case highlights the importance of considering non-cardiac causes for such findings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Neurology
    • Forensic Medicine

    Background:

    • Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities can indicate myocardial infarction.
    • Head trauma is a significant clinical event with potential systemic effects.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with ECG changes suggestive of acute nontransmural myocardial infarction following head trauma.
    • Extensive noninvasive investigations, including computerized axial tomography and myocardial scanning, were performed.

    Findings:

    • No acute structural central nervous system or cardiac abnormality was detected in the patient.
    • Literature review revealed no similar reported cases linking ECG changes to head trauma without organic pathology.

    Implications:

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  • This case suggests a potential transient neurogenic or autonomic effect of head trauma on cardiac electrical activity.
  • Highlights the need for careful differential diagnosis in patients with head trauma and ECG abnormalities.
  • May inform future research into the mechanisms of head trauma-induced cardiac manifestations.