Accuracy of diagnostic tests in cardiac injury after blunt chest trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The diagnosis of cardiac contusion, caused by blunt chest trauma, remains a challenge due to the non-specific symptoms it causes and the lack of ideal tests to diagnose myocardial damage. A cardiac contusion can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Several diagnostic tests have been used to evaluate the risk of cardiac complications, but the challenge of identifying patients with contusions nevertheless remains.

Aim of the study

To evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic tests for detecting blunt cardiac injury (BCI) and its complications, in patients with severe chest injuries, who are assessed in an emergency department or by any front-line emergency physician.

Methods

A targeted search strategy was performed using Ovid MEDLINE and Emb

SUBMITTER: Kyriazidis IP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10225099 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature