title: The "empty heart" sign.
abstract: Approximately 15% of victims of instantly lethal central nervous system trauma have an empty or nearly empty heart at autopsy. This article defines and discusses the "empty heart" sign.
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*