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myocardial contusion

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myocardial contusion
Cardiology A bruise of the myocardium caused by blunt trauma to the chest
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2003), other conditions that cause a delay in repolarization, thus potentially causing a prolonged QT interval, are congestive heart failure, myocardial contusion, myocarditis, mitral valve prolapse, chronic alcohol use, organophosphorus insecticide poisoning, subarachnoid hemorrhage, bradycardia, hepatic dysfunction, starvation diet, and radical neck surgery.
The importance of routine QT interval measurement in rhythm ... by Hutton, Darlene M. / Dynamics
In the setting of a sternal fracture, myocardial contusion is strongly feared, but fortunately, rare.
Chest and abdominal injuries caused by seat belt wearing by Lazarus, S. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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