Abstract
Patients suffering blunt cardiac trauma vary widely in the severity of their condition on presentation. Although some may present with mild sternal bruising, others may present with acute valvular rupture or malignant arrhythmia. Disposition for these patients ranges from discharge home to admission for urgent cardiac surgery. This article discusses some of the common types of blunt cardiac trauma and reviews the current literature and guidelines for their triage and initial management.
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