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I have recently been reading up on commotio cordis. i am curious are there any other situations like this?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Unclear question!: Commotio cordis is due to a blow to the chest that causes the heart to malfunction causing cardiac arrest. Usually occurs in young males playing sports. It is rare! See this article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commotio_cordis What other situations do you mean?

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have recently been reading up on commotio cordis. i am curious are there any other situations like this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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