Coronary artery dissection after a rugby injury. A case report.
A rugby player developed severe chest pain after blunt chest trauma. An ECG showed acute anterior ischaemic changes. Coronary arteriography demonstrated dissection of the proximal left anterior descending artery. The patient was treated conservatively and made an uneventful recovery.
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Department of Medicine, J. G. Strijdom Hospital, Johannesburg.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*