Left atrial appendage tear due to blunt trauma is a very rare clinical entity with high mortality rates. Traumatized patients may have no symptoms, or be in a cardiogenic shock state. For diagnosis, it is crucial to determine hemopericardium by echocardiography. Herein, we report a 28-year-old male patient who developed left atrial appendage tear following a fall from a higher distance. He underwent successful off-pump repair of the tear through a median sternotomy.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Cardiovascular Surgery |
Journal Section | Case Reports |
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Publication Date | November 4, 2016 |
Submission Date | June 6, 2016 |
Acceptance Date | August 10, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 2 Issue: 3 |