| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2965424 | Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
LAD is the most commonly affected coronary vessel by blunt traumatic injuries, likely due to its vulnerable anatomical position on the anterior aspect of the heart. A variety of mechanisms including intimal tear, rupture and spasm have been implicated in the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction after blunt chest trauma.
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Authors
Sonali Arora, Auras R. Atreya, Srikanth C. Penumetsa, William L. Hiser,