Patient With Missed Right Ventricular Rupture From Blunt Trauma Remains Hemodynamically Stable for 3 Days
Division
West Florida
Hospital
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
11-1-2023
Keywords
blunt trauma, cardiac chamber rupture, cardiac injury, percutaneous closure; right ventricular perforation, right ventricular rupture, surgical repair
Disciplines
Cardiology | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Cardiac chamber rupture from blunt trauma is rare but can be fatal. Surprisingly, in some subsets of patients, it can be subtle and rather easily missed. Rapid recognition and management are essential. Percutaneous closure can be successful in
Publisher or Conference
JACC: Case Reports
Recommended Citation
Memon MB, Kirkman T, Wahl M, Akel R, Dahhan A. Patient With Missed Right Ventricular Rupture From Blunt Trauma Remains Hemodynamically Stable for 3 Days. JACC Case Rep. 2023;25:102034. doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102034