Bintz M, Gall W E, Harbin D
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gundersen Clinic/La Crosse Lutheran Hospital, Wisconsin.
J Trauma. 1992 Dec;33(6):933-4.
Blunt cardiac injury is frequently noted among trauma patients. They may demonstrate few signs and symptoms or may be in profound shock. A unique case of left ventricular disruption in a young soldier who sustained blunt torso trauma is reported. A paucity of clinical findings led to a delay in diagnosis. He ultimately underwent successful repair 12 days after injury.