An Individual Is Struck in the Left Ventricle with a Low-Velocity

question 35

Multiple Choice

An individual is struck in the left ventricle with a low-velocity projectile. As compared to high-velocity penetrating trauma, you should have a higher index of suspicion for:

• A) ventricular rupture.
• B) pericardial tamponade.
• C) simple penetrating injury.
• D) blunt cardiac injury.

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