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Whats it mean if a rapid, irregular pulse following blunt trauma to the chest?
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Irregular pulse: Blunt trauma can precipitate irregular pulse which usually is atrial fibrillation. Sometimes life threatening ventricular fibrillation can occur as well.
Answered 7/6/2012
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