Commotio Cordis: A Life-Threatening Cardiac Event 💥❤️ A rare but potentially fatal condition triggered by a blunt, non-penetrating impact to the chest. This impact disrupts the heart's electrical activity, leading to ventricular fibrillation (VF) and sudden cardiac arrest. Commotio cordis occurs when a blunt chest impact during the T-wave triggers ventricular fibrillation, often in young males during sports. Survival rates exceed 50% with prompt CPR and defibrillation, but non-sport cases have

Mom saves 6-year-old son's life with CPRAfter Commotio cordis Sarah Steube’s 6-year-old son Oscar was hit in the chest with a ball during a little league game, sending him into cardiac arrest. She jumped into action and performed life-saving CPR as paramedics arrived. The Steubes and Dr. Tara Narula join TODAY with what families need to know.https://www.today.com/video/mom-saves-6-year-old-son-s-life-with-cpr-208393797700 | Dr. Tara Narula