L-Type Calcium Channels Do Not Play a Critical Role in Chest Blow Induced Ventricular Fibrillation: Commotio Cordis

<div>Initiation of ventricular fibrillation with a chest wall impact of a 40 mph lacrosse ball directly over the cardiac silhouette of an 18 kg swine. The impact occurs on the upslope of the T-wave and produces an immediate left ventricular pressure (LVP) rise to 800 mmHg and ventricular fibrillation.</div>

Cardiology Research and Practice

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Figure 2: L-Type Calcium Channels Do Not Play a Critical Role in Chest Blow Induced Ventricular Fibrillation: Commotio Cordis 