Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison	Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

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Heart, section through the middle	Heart, front view

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Overview	Symptoms	Treatment	Prevention

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Myocardial contusion

Alternative Names

Blunt myocardial injury

Prevention

Keys to preventing myocardial contusion are basic safety precautions, including wearing a seat belt when driving and purchasing an automobile with air bags.

Review Date: 4/13/2004
Reviewed By: John A. Daller, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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