title: The complete array of electrocardiogram abnormalities secondary to myocardial contusion in a single case.
abstract: Myocardial contusion is a complication of blunt thoracic injuries. Transthoracic echocardiography and electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring are important in suspected cases. We report a 54-year-old man, who sustained a number of injuries including blunt chest injury as a consequence of a road traffic accident. Electrocardiography monitoring over a 48 h period demonstrated sequential degrees of conduction system block coupled with a temporary cardio-version from persistent atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm, suggesting coincident pulmonary vein contusion.
authors: Hatter Institute of Cardiology, University College of London Hospitals, London WC1E 6HX, UK. girishkims@yahoo.com
authors: Girish Ganesha
authors: GG
authors: Babu
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Wood
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: O'Callaghan
authors: Navroz D
authors: ND
authors: Masani
authors: Robert A
authors: RA
authors: Bleasdale
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003288:Contusions / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*