Abstract

COSIO LIMA, Ludmila; GAMIZ GONZALEZ, Raúl  and  COSIO PASCAL, Miguel. Penetrating wound of the thorax by a firearm projectile located initially in the left ventricle and later in the right renal artery. Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles [online]. 2017, vol.15, n.1, pp.57-60. ISSN 1870-7203.

Purpose: The authors wish to present an original case of a gunshot wound to the left ventricle with bullet migration, as well as to discuss the necessity of adequate medical treatment of such unique cases. Due to the enhanced caliber and power of modern weapons, gunshot wounds to the chest cavity are occurring with greater frequency and fatality worldwide. The survival of those gunshot victims who do make it to the hospital depends on the efficacy of EMT treatment, and rapid emergency response time via ambulance or helicopter transport. With enhanced training of paramedics and emergency response staff who are able to provide quick and effective treatment to these patients, as well as the rise of technological advancements, the prognosis of these victims has improved.

Keywords : Cardiac wounds; fatalities; surgery in survivors.

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