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Commotio Cordis

A sudden CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA (e.g., VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION) caused by a blunt, non-penetrating impact to the precordial region of chest wall. Commotio cordis often results in sudden death without prompt cardiopulmonary defibrillation.
Also Known As:
Cardiac Concussions; Concussion, Cardiac; Concussions, Cardiac; Cardiac Concussion
Networked: 38 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 5 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Ventricular Fibrillation
2. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
3. Sudden Death
4. Heart Arrest (Cardiac Arrest)
5. Myocardial Ischemia (Ischemic Heart Diseases)

Experts

1. Link, Mark S: 8 articles (10/2021 - 01/2003)
2. Maron, Barry J: 6 articles (10/2021 - 01/2003)
3. Estes, N A Mark: 4 articles (10/2009 - 01/2003)
4. Madias, Christopher: 3 articles (01/2016 - 12/2008)
5. Wang, Paul J: 2 articles (04/2005 - 01/2003)
6. Creta, Antonio: 1 article (10/2019)
7. Hanington, Oliver: 1 article (10/2019)
8. Lambiase, Pier D: 1 article (10/2019)
9. Connellan, C: 1 article (01/2019)
10. Islam, M: 1 article (01/2019)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Commotio Cordis:
1. L-Type Calcium Channels (Dihydropyridine Receptor)IBA
2. CationsIBA
3. ElementsIBA
4. CalciumIBA
5. Ion Channels (Ion Channel)IBA
6. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)IBA
7. Performance-Enhancing SubstancesIBA
8. Potassium Channels (Potassium Channel)IBA
9. Verapamil (Calan)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
2. Defibrillators (Defibrillator)
3. Therapeutics
4. Resuscitation
5. Induced Hypothermia