Commotio Cordis

Synonyms

Cardiac Concussion

Cardiac Concussions

Concussion, Cardiac

Concussions, Cardiac

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.