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Commotio cordis has a poor prognosis with only about a quarter of these victims surviving after immediate resuscitation. | Commotio cordis has a poor prognosis with only about a quarter of these victims surviving after immediate resuscitation. | ||
*Generally, it is assumed that if commotio cordis is successfully treated and recovered, no further heart | *Generally, it is assumed that if commotio cordis is successfully treated and recovered, no further heart complications will develop. | ||
*A continuous rise of survival rates due to commotio cordis is evident, shifting from 10%–15% before the year 2000 to a remarkable >50% in the latest 5-year span. | *A continuous rise of survival rates due to commotio cordis is evident, shifting from 10%–15% before the year 2000 to a remarkable >50% in the latest 5-year span. | ||
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Overview
Natural history, complications and prognosis
Commotio cordis has a poor prognosis with only about a quarter of these victims surviving after immediate resuscitation.
- Generally, it is assumed that if commotio cordis is successfully treated and recovered, no further heart complications will develop.
- A continuous rise of survival rates due to commotio cordis is evident, shifting from 10%–15% before the year 2000 to a remarkable >50% in the latest 5-year span.