Be smart, don't kick the heart

Neth Heart J. 2005 Aug;13(7-8):280-282.

Abstract

Blunt chest trauma is a rare cause of cardiac pathology. Nevertheless, a variety of life-threatening cardiac diseases can be caused by blunt chest traumas. In this case report we describe a myocardial infarction associated with kickboxing. We also review the literature describing myocardial infarction associated with blunt chest trauma.

Keywords: blunt chest trauma; kickboxing; myocardial infarction.