Myocardial Contusion
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Myocardial Contusion Complications
Complications of a myocardial
contusion
include:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Pericardial tamponade
Heart attack
Congestive heart failure
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Myocardial Contusion Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Chest wall pain
Hemothorax
Pulmonary contusion
Rib fracture
Sternum fracture
Traumatic pneumothorax
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Chest injury
Chest pain
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Last Updated: Nov 30, 2007
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Myocardial Contusion References:
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