injuries and poisoning
Blunt Injury to the Heart
Treatment of Blunt Cardiac Injury
Treatment of related problems, such as abnormal rhythms, heart failure, or cardiac arrest People with an Overview of Abnormal Heart Rhythms are kept in the hospital for monitoring because the abnormal heart rhythm may suddenly become serious. If a blunt injury to the heart causes other problems (such as Heart Failure (HF) or a damaged heart valve), people are admitted to the hospital, and the problem is treated. People who collapse after a blunt blow to the chest must be evaluated immediately to see if they are in Cardiac Arrest and CPR . If they are in cardiac arrest, Several measures may help prevent commotio cordis. They include teaching players ways to protect themselves (certain defensive strategies), using chest protectors and softer baseballs, and having AEDs and trained emergency medical personnel at youth sporting events. 