Abstract
Penetrating cardiac injury is often fatal. Patients present with a variety of clinical patterns, from a stable patient but with an insidious course, to those admitted with waning vital signs. In all cases prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial. A series of 98 cases is presented, emphasizing the problems in diagnosing this condition and recommending the way such patients should be triaged and treated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 567-570, 583 |
| Journal | Harefuah |
| Volume | 130 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine