A Shot Through the Heart.

Boltje, J W Taco; de Haan, Siem J; Vecht, David E; Zandbergen, H Reinier; van Loon, Ramon B; Bloemers, Frank W; Haverkamp, Meike P; Klein, Patrick · J Am Coll Cardiol · 2024

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present the case of a patient who was shot through the heart with an air rifle and presented in a stable condition at our emergency department. At the time of presentation, the bullet was still present within the myocardium. Imaging, management, and outcome are discussed in this report.

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