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Sudden Death in Children - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shivani Shourie, MBBS, PG-DHA, PG-DMLS, DHI on Dec 16, 2016


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Whom do I consult and when in case of sudden cardiac problems in children?

Visit your child pediatrician, if the child has any warning symptoms, family history of sudden death or before athletic training.


2. Does every blunt trauma to the anterior chest wall lead to commotion cordis?

It depends on the timing related to the heart pumping cycle and the site on the chest. Also, it depends on the shape, density and the speed of the impact object.

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