Citation

Ochi A, Hardikar AA. Asian Cardiovasc. Thorac Ann. 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Asian-Pacific Society of Cardiology, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0218492319874271

PMID

31475846

Abstract

Penetrating trauma to the heart has a high associated mortality due to significant hemorrhage, coronary artery injury, and cardiac tamponade. Such sequelae progress rapidly, often leading to death before reaching hospital. We report a case of delayed presentation following a stab injury to the right ventricle. This case highlights the mechanisms that may facilitate a delayed presentation and the importance of appropriate investigation when suspicion of cardiac injury is high.

Language: en

Keywords

Cardiac tamponade; delayed diagnosis; heart injuries; hemothorax; penetrating; stab; wounds