Third-degree atrioventricular block following commotio cordis

摘要

I read with interest the case report by Thakaret al. that described third-degree atrioventricular(AV) block after blunt chest trauma in a 23-yearoldman who was struck with a soccer ball.1Undoubtedly, this is a rare occurrence given theprevalence of blunt chest trauma in athleticsevents, motor vehicle collisions, etc. Their patientwas implanted with a permanent pacemaker onhospital day 3 due to continued third-degree AVblock. It would be of significant interest to havemore follow-up on the patient.