Abstract
An unusual case of blunt thoracic injury is presented, highlighting the importance of echocardiography in the assessment of patients with suspected cardiac trauma.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Traffic
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Adult
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Echocardiography
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / etiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Thoracic Injuries / complications*
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Thoracic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
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Tricuspid Valve / injuries*
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Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
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Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / etiology
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnostic imaging