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Traumatic Cardiac Tamponade in the Golden Hour

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.219

INTRODUCTION

Accepted: 
18 Dec, 2017
Journal Sections: 
e-Published: 20 Dec, 2017

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The Impact of Trans-thoracic Ultrasound on Cardiac Injuries

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.319
Pages: 
258–61
Synopsis: 
his review demonstrates that cardiac injuries remain lethal, diagnosis is largely clinical and trans-thoracic ultrasound may be over-utilized, having little impact on clinical outcome of patients presenting with this injury.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the impact of trans-thoracic ultrasound (TTUS) in patients with chest trauma and potential cardiac injuries and to determine the outcome of patients with cardiac injury detected on TTUS.

Accepted: 
24 Feb, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
e-Published: 17 Jul, 2014
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