• Am J Forensic Med Pathol · Sep 1997

    Case Reports

    Vehicular accidents and cardiac concussion. A traumatic connection.

    • E N Michalodimitrakis and A M Tsatsakis.
    • Department of Forensic Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Voutes, Heraklion, Greece.
    • Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1997 Sep 1;18(3):282-4.

    AbstractConcussion of the heart (commotio cordis) occurs in traffic accidents in which blunt force impact over the precordial area occurs, even in the absence of multiple blunt force injuries. The functional dynamics of the heart, with ventricular arrythmias and conduction disturbances, serve as the pathophysiological basis of this condition. As a cause of death in vehicular accidents, it is less common than other causes. However, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis, especially in cases with minor or no apparent injuries.

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