Blunt cardiac rupture due to kicking on the lateral side of the right chest

Abstract

Abstract Blunt cardiac rupture can be caused by an indirect blow to the heart during sports. Clinicians should consider the possibility of cardiac injury regardless of the severity of trauma. Confirming the diagnosis and reaching a decision to operate as soon as possible is the only way to rescue the patient.

Keywords

• blunt cardiac rupture
• percutaneous cardiopulmonary support
• sports injury
• transthoracic echocardiography