Background About 5.8 million people die each year as a result of injuries, and nearly 90% of
these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). Trauma scoring is a …

Trauma, both blunt and penetrating, is extremely common worldwide, as trauma to major
vessels. The management of these patients requires specialized surgical skills and …

Background Penetrating cardiac injuries in Europe have been poorly studied. We present a
10-year outcome for patients with penetrating heart injuries at Oslo University Hospital …

Introduction Cannabis use is known to be associated with significant cardiovascular
morbidity. We describe three cases of cannabis-related malignant arrhythmias, who …

Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is
considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window …

Penetrating transmediastinal injuries (TMIs) are injuries that traverse the mediastinum.
These injuries are most commonly caused by firearms and knives. The investigation and …

Background Penetrating cardiac injuries carry a significant mortality, especially if operative
intervention is delayed because of diagnostic difficulties. Methods and materials We …

Penetrating injuries of the heart, named penetrating cardiac injury (PCI), may cause
hemorrhagic shock as well as cardiac tamponade, leading to death if not treated …

Introduction Penetrating cardiac injuries are infrequent but highly lethal. To address these
injuries, cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiothoracic surgery availability are required for …

Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal and several factors are related to its
incidence and mortality. While most studies focus on characterizing patients who arrived at a …