Penetrating cardiac injury: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Penetrating cardiac trauma is rare but can cause life-threatening complications. Survival is dependent on prompt diagnosis and treatment. Given the low incidence and life-threatening implications, it is difficult to study in large prospective studies. The current literature regarding penetrating cardiac trauma comes primarily from large, experienced trauma centers and military sources. Understanding the history, current literature and even expert opinion can help with effectively treating injury promptly to maximize survival after penetrating cardiac trauma. We aimed to review the etiology and history of penetrating cardiac trauma. We review the prehospital treatment and initial diagnostic modalities. We review the incisional approaches to treatment includi

SUBMITTER: Hromalik LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10226890 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature