Commotio Cordis

**Definition:** A sudden CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA (e.g., VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION) caused by a blunt, non-penetrating impact to the precordial region of chest wall. Commotio cordis often results in sudden death without prompt cardiopulmonary defibrillation.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.067.441 - C26.891.375.750.500 - C26.974.250.875.500

**Synonyms:** - Cardiac Concussion