Posttraumatic Cardiac Contrecoup (original) (raw)

This case report presents a 33-year-old man who sustained a posttraumatic cardiac contrecoup resulting from a motorcycle accident, characterized by rib fracture and myocardial damage. Initial evaluations including ECG and cardiac enzymes showed abnormalities, while cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed intramyocardial edema and late gadolinium enhancement, suggesting significant myocardial impact without coronary artery compromise. Follow-up imaging demonstrated resolution of the edema, highlighting the potential of cardiac MRI to assess and diagnose trauma-related myocardial injuries.