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Contusion And Treatments
Myocardial contusion is a "bruise" of the heart
Alternative Names
Blunt myocardial injury
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common causes are:
- Auto-pedestrian accident injuries
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Falls from heights greater than 20 feet
- Motor vehicle accidents (usually due to the driver coming into contact with the steering wheel)
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Head Injury In Children
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Trigeminal Neuralgia
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