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Types of Heart Injuries From an Explosion
When the initial blast wave of an explosion causes blunt force trauma to the chest, the following types of heart injuries can occur.
- Cardiac Contusion: A bruise to the heart muscle
- Cardiac Tamponade: The fluid sac around the heart fills with extra fluid, putting pressure on the heart.
- Air Embolism: Air bubbles enter and block a vein or artery
- Aortic Intramural Hematoma: A condition where blood leaks through the innermost layer of the aortic wall
- Vasovagal Bradycardia: A reflex of the involuntary nervous system that causes the heart rate to slow down
- Vasovagal Hypotension: A reflex of the involuntary nervous system that causes a drop in blood pressure
Secondary injury in a blast can occur when shrapnel or flying debris pierces the skin, creating an open wound. These injuries include lacerations of arteries, veins, heart valves, and muscle that can cause hemorrhaging.