Gunshot Wound of the Heart (original) (raw)

This case report presents a unique instance of a 35-year-old man who survived a gunshot wound to the heart following a suicide attempt. Key clinical observations included low blood pressure, multiple bullet wounds, and substantial hemothorax. Surgical intervention consisted of chest incision and evacuation of blood, repair of lung lacerations, and management of cardiac wounds, all performed under general anesthesia. Remarkably, despite sustaining injuries to both the lung and heart, the patient experienced a successful recovery without postoperative complications, emphasizing the importance of timely medical and surgical management in traumatic cardiac injuries.