S26.8: Other injuries of heart
The term "Other injuries of heart" refers to a set of diverse complications that can happen due to an injury or trauma to the heart, which aren't classified under more specific categories. These are often severe and lead to significant harm to the heart muscle and its function. The possible causes of such injuries can be blunt trauma to the chest, a penetrating wound, an accident, or even certain medical procedures. Symptoms can widely diverge and may include chest pain, difficulty breathing, irregular heart rhythms, and other serious health issues. Progress of these conditions can result in worsening heart function, causing disturbances in the cardiovascular system overall. As these conditions are very individual, they require immediate medical intervention which is typically specific to the underlying injury.
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