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Title: [Management of penetrating cardiac injuries]. Author: Shaked G, Golocovsky M, Harviel D. Journal: Harefuah; 1996 Apr 15; 130(8):567-70, 583. PubMed ID: 8765887. 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]