Q: Whom do I consult and when in case of sudden cardiac problems in children?
A: Visit your child pediatrician, if the child has any warning symptoms, family history of sudden death or before athletic training.
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Q: Does every blunt trauma to the anterior chest wall lead to commotion cordis?
A: 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.
