| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2869721 | Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The occurrence of an acute myocardial infarction after non-penetrating chest trauma is an extremely rare complication. We report a case of dissection of the left anterior descending artery in a 43Â year old man after being punched in the chest. Using data from a literature search relish revealed 76 cases; we review the characteristics of the pathology and its incidence. We also characterize its etiology, anatomy and path physiology. We then consider the diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
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Authors
E. Brasseur, A. Ghuysen, V. Mommens, N. Janssen, V. Legrand, V. D'orio,